Lightyear (2022)
A legendary Space Ranger and his robot companion embark on an uplifting, brisk intergalactic adventure.
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
How intense is Lightyear?
Lightyear has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Lightyear feels like
- Tone
- feel goodepicuplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream Lightyear
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Lightyear for you?
Is Lightyear scary?
No. Lightyear is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Lightyear gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Lightyear sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Lightyear OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Lightyear?
Lightyear runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Lightyear?
Lightyear is streaming on Disney+.
Does Lightyear have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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