After Earth (2013)
A father and son fight for survival on a savage, post-apocalyptic Earth, their bond tested by every grim discovery.
One thousand years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape from Earth, Nova Prime has become mankind's new home. Legendary General Cypher Raige returns from an extended tour of duty to his estranged family, ready to be a father to his 13-year-old son, Kitai. When an asteroid storm damages Cypher and Kitai's craft, they crash-land on a now unfamiliar and dangerous Earth. As his father lies dying in the cockpit, Kitai must trek across the hostile terrain to recover their rescue beacon. His whole life, Kitai has wanted nothing more than to be a soldier like his father. Today, he gets his chance.
How intense is After Earth?
After Earth is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What After Earth feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulepicbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream After Earth
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is After Earth for you?
Is After Earth scary?
Only a little. After Earth has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is After Earth gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is After Earth sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is After Earth OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is After Earth?
After Earth runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream After Earth?
After Earth is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does After Earth have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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