National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe

2008 • 91 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

In one single, epic camera move we journey from Earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe on a grand tour of the cosmos, to explore newborn stars, distant planets, black holes and beyond.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

101 reviews

77 Audience · 101 · 100%

This documentary takes viewers on an incredible journey from Earth to the furthest reaches of the observable universe. It explores celestial wonders like newborn stars, distant planets, and mysterious black holes.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some concepts, like black holes or the end of a star's life, might be a little intense for very young viewers.

What it models well

Curiosity and exploration
The vastness of the universe
Scientific discovery

Talk about it after

What did you find most amazing about space?
How big is the universe, and what does that mean?
What makes Earth special in all that vastness?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.