Stargate Atlantis (2004)

Stargate Atlantis parents guide

The thing to know: strong violence and light gore, more than a TV-PG usually carries. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the TV-PG suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Stargate Atlantis scary?

Only a little. Stargate Atlantis has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Stargate Atlantis?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Stargate Atlantis rated, and is it OK for kids?

Rated TV-PG, with more than the label suggests: strong violence.

What is Stargate Atlantis about?

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.

Cast and crew

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