Cosmos (2014)
Neil deGrasse Tyson journeys through the universe, revealing the epic origins of space and time.
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.
How intense is Cosmos?
Cosmos has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-G.
What Cosmos feels like
- Tone
- epiccerebralatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Cosmos
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Cosmos for you?
Is Cosmos scary?
No. Cosmos is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cosmos gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cosmos sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cosmos OK for kids?
It is rated TV-G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
Where can I stream Cosmos?
Cosmos is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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