3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
Four aliens in human form navigate Earth's absurdities, finding heartwarming family moments amid campy, witty chaos.
The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the least-important planet -- in human form as Dick Solomon. Along for the ride are his alien compatriots Harry, Sally and Tommy -- who is the eldest of the group but is now angrily trapped in a teen's body.
How intense is 3rd Rock from the Sun?
3rd Rock from the Sun has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and broad. Rated TV-PG.
What 3rd Rock from the Sun feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampyheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchBackground
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Is 3rd Rock from the Sun for you?
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun scary?
No. 3rd Rock from the Sun is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is 3rd Rock from the Sun OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is 3rd Rock from the Sun?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream 3rd Rock from the Sun?
3rd Rock from the Sun is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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