Starman
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Starman

Best from age 12 · PG · 1984 · 115 min

Starman

An alien crash-lands on Earth and takes the form of a young widow's deceased husband. He needs her help to reach a rendezvous point across the country, while government agents pursue them. This tender sci-fi romance explores connection, loss, and what it means to be human.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some chase scenes and mild peril
  • Brief implied nudity and intimate moments
  • References to smoking and drinking

Models well

  • Empathy and understanding for others
  • The beauty of human connection
  • Finding hope after loss

Talk about it after

  • Understanding grief and healing
  • The challenges of being an outsider
  • The importance of trust and compassion
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