Is Geostorm appropriate for children?

# Geostorm - Parental Guide "Geostorm" is a PG-13 action thriller with strong violence including explosions and intense sequences that may frighten younger children. Language and sexual content are mild, but the non-stop action and disaster scenes could be intense for children under 13. Consider your child's tolerance for action films before viewing.

What age is Geostorm suitable for?

Our verdict for Geostorm is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Geostorm safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

Synopsis

After an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world's leaders came together to create an intricate network of satellites to control the global climate and keep everyone safe. But now, something has gone wrong: the system built to protect Earth is attacking it, and it becomes a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide geostorm wipes out everything and everyone along with it.

Cast

Gerard Butler

Jake Lawson

Alexandra Maria Lara

Ute Fassbinder

Jim Sturgess

Max Lawson

Abbie Cornish

U.S. Secret Service Agent Sarah Wilson

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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