Is Lightyear appropriate for children?

# Lightyear - Parental Guide This animated adventure follows Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear on an intergalactic mission with recruits and his robot companion. It contains only mild action violence, no language concerns, and no scary content. It's a family-friendly film appropriate for most children, though younger viewers (under 5) may find some action scenes mildly intense.

What age is Lightyear suitable for?

Our verdict for Lightyear is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Lightyear safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2022

Rating

Genre

Animation, Science Fiction, Family, Adventure

Synopsis

Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.

Cast

Chris Evans

Buzz Lightyear (voice)

Keke Palmer

Izzy Hawthorne (voice)

Peter Sohn

SOX (voice)

Taika Waititi

Mo Morrison (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

Fast-paced action sequences, rapid scene cuts, bright colorful visuals, and intense sound design make this better suited for older toddlers and preschoolers rather than infants and very young toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

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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