Asteroid City (2023)
A whimsical desert convention for stargazers turns melancholic as world-changing events unfold with dry, absurdist humor.
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
How intense is Asteroid City?
Asteroid City has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Asteroid City feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Asteroid City
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Asteroid City for you?
Is Asteroid City scary?
No. Asteroid City is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Asteroid City gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Asteroid City sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Asteroid City OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Asteroid City?
Asteroid City runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Asteroid City?
Asteroid City is streaming on Peacock.
Does Asteroid City have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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