Mobile Suit Gundam I

Thrust into the thick of battle, a young boy and a secret weapon are earth's last hope!

1981 • 139 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Action

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Synopsis

In the year Universal Century 0079, humans have colonized the area of space lying in between the Earth and the moon. However, the ambitious Zabi family, rulers of the Duchy of Zeon, the grouping of colonies furthest from the earth, has sparked a war.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

103 reviews

67 Audience · 103 · 100%

Mobile Suit Gundam I tells the story of a brutal space war between Earth’s Federation and the rebelling Duchy of Zeon. Young mechanic Amuro Ray finds himself piloting the prototype Gundam mobile suit, fighting to protect his fellow space colonists and ultimately, all of humanity.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Frequent space battles with explosions
Characters face loss and the trauma of war
Some intense sequences may be frightening for younger viewers

What it models well

Courage in battle
Protecting the innocent
Resourcefulness under pressure
The fight for peace

Talk about it after

The devastating impact of war on civilians
The ethics of developing advanced weaponry
Finding your role in a larger conflict

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