PG-13

Battlefield Earth

Take back the planet.

2000 • 119 min • Science Fiction · Action · Adventure

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Synopsis

In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

959 reviews

33 Audience · 959 · 100%

In the year 3000, Earth is a wasteland ruled by greedy alien invaders called Psychlos, who use humanity as slaves. One human, Tyler, rises up to lead a rebellion and fight for mankind's freedom against the oppressive alien regime.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Frequent action violence, including alien attacks and human rebellions.
Some intense and dark imagery of a post-apocalyptic world and alien oppressors.
Brief moments of crude humor and mild language.

What it models well

Resilience in the face of oppression
Fighting for freedom
The importance of knowledge and learning
Teamwork and leadership

Talk about it after

How can humans adapt to extreme circumstances?
What makes a good leader in a time of crisis?
The dangers of unchecked power and greed.
The value of Earth's resources.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Battlefield Earth. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.