Planet 51 (2009)
A cheerful astronaut lands on a 1950s-style alien world, sparking a whimsical, feel-good adventure.
When Earth astronaut Capt. Chuck Baker arrives on Planet 51 -- a world reminiscent of American suburbia circa 1950 -- he tries to avoid capture, recover his spaceship and make it home safely, all with the help of an empathetic little green being.
How intense is Planet 51?
Planet 51 has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Planet 51 feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodcampy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Planet 51
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Planet 51 for you?
Is Planet 51 scary?
No. Planet 51 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Planet 51 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Planet 51 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Planet 51 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 Planet 51?
Planet 51 runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Planet 51?
Planet 51 is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Planet 51 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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