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Is The Martian safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction Use caution
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# The Martian - Parent Guide Matt Damon stars as an astronaut stranded on Mars who must survive alone using ingenuity and problem-solving. While the PG-13 rating reflects mild language and moderate peril, the film's intense survival themes and occasional tense moments make it best suited for children 12 and older who enjoy science fiction adventures.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2015
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Mark Watney
Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
Melissa Lewis
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Annie Montrose
Jeff Daniels
Jeff Daniels
Theodore "Teddy" Sanders
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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