Is Turbulence appropriate for children?

# Turbulence - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence and language unsuitable for children, along with moderate sexual content and scary scenes. The plot involves a couple's hot air balloon trip that takes a dark turn with a mysterious passenger. Not appropriate for children under 17 without parental guidance.

What age is Turbulence suitable for?

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

Is Turbulence 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

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Thriller, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis

Young married couple Zach and Emmy decide to take a hot air balloon trip across the Italian Dolomites to rekindle their relationship. When they and pilot Harry are joined by a third passenger, Julia, events unfold in ways they could never imagine five thousand meters in the air.

Cast

Jeremy Irvine

Zach

Olga Kurylenko

Julia

Kelsey Grammer

Harry

Hera Hilmar

Emmy

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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