Is Life appropriate for children?

**Life** is an intense sci-fi horror film with strong violence, gore, and language unsuitable for children. The alien creature is genuinely terrifying and kills crew members graphically. There's also moderate sexual content. This is strictly for mature audiences—not appropriate for children under 17.

What age is Life suitable for?

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

Is Life safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

Genre

Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

Synopsis

The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

Dr. David Jordan

Ryan Reynolds

Rory Adams

Rebecca Ferguson

Miranda North

Hiroyuki Sanada

Sho Murakami

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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