Is The Tomorrow War appropriate for children?

# The Tomorrow War - Parent Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this action-packed sci-fi film features strong violence throughout, including intense alien combat sequences and soldier deaths that may disturb younger children. The mild language and sexual content are less of a concern, but the sustained action violence makes it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is The Tomorrow War suitable for?

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

Is The Tomorrow War 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

2021

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Synopsis

The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.

Cast

Chris Pratt

Dan Forester

Yvonne Strahovski

Colonel Muri Forester

J.K. Simmons

James Forester

Betty Gilpin

Emmy Forester

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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