Fantastic Planet

PGUnited States rating19731h 12mAnimation, Science Fiction
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PG US
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This animated science fiction film follows the lives of two very different species on a distant planet. One group of humans lives in the wild while a more advanced race of blue humanoids lives in a high-tech society. The story follows a young man and a girl from different worlds who find a way to connect.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Calm
The film features long lingering shots and a slow surreal atmosphere with very few quick cuts. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe plot mentions humans being hunted and slaughtered in the wilderness as if they were vermin.
  • Approx.ScaryA group of humans is attacked by Draags and they must fight back to survive.
  • Approx.ScaryA purge of the human population occurs using advanced technology.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the two different groups find a way to understand each other?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important for people to be kind even when they are different?
  3. 3How did the characters show courage when they were facing a difficult situation?

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