Stargate Atlantis (2004)
An expedition to an ancient city in a new galaxy becomes a brisk, gritty fight for survival.
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.
How intense is Stargate Atlantis?
Stargate Atlantis is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-PG.
What Stargate Atlantis feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Stargate Atlantis
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Is Stargate Atlantis for you?
Is Stargate Atlantis scary?
Only a little. Stargate Atlantis has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Stargate Atlantis gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Stargate Atlantis sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Stargate Atlantis OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Stargate Atlantis?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Stargate Atlantis?
Stargate Atlantis is streaming on Prime Video and Pluto TV.
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