Question 1

What age is Next Gen appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Next Gen (2018) best from about age 7. A lonely girl befriends a powerful robot, leading to adventures against bullies and a scheming villain. Together, they discover the true meaning of friendship and courage.

Question 2

What is Next Gen rated?

Accepted Answer

Next Gen (2018) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Next Gen?

Accepted Answer

Some intense action sequences and robot combat.; Exploration of themes like grief and bullying.; Brief, mild rude humor.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Next Gen?

Accepted Answer

The power of friendship; Standing up to bullies; Finding your voice; Dealing with loss.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Next Gen?

Accepted Answer

How Q-Bots are used in the movie vs. real-life technology.; Why Mai felt lonely and how she changed.; What it means to forgive someone.; The ethical implications of advanced AI..

Question 6

Where can I watch Next Gen?

Accepted Answer

Next Gen (2018) is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Canal+. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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