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Iron Sky (2012)

Film · 1h 33m · Rated R

Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Nazis on the moon plot world domination with flying saucers in this brisk, darkly comic sci-fi satire.

Campy and satirical, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free), YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).

Iron Sky parents guide

It stays inside its R, with some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Strong violence
Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Iron Sky?
Light gore and strong violence.
What is Iron Sky rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with strong violence and some strong language. Keep it for adults.

What is Iron Sky about?

In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byTimo Vuorensola
StarringJulia Dietze, Christopher Kirby, Götz Otto, Udo Kier, Peta Sergeant, Stephanie Paul

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