The Martian
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.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: moderate violence, mild language, no sexual content
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Is "The Martian" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Martian" is "Moderate" (18/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Martian" has ideological presence rated "Clean". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 91/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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