Terra Nova (2011)
Humanity escapes a dying future by traveling to a prehistoric past, facing epic adventure and gritty suspense.
In the year 2149, the world is dying. The planet is overdeveloped and overcrowded, with the majority of plant and animal life extinct. The future of mankind is in jeopardy, and its only hope for survival is in the distant past. An ordinary family goes on an extraordinary journey back in time to prehistoric Earth as a part of a massive expedition to save the human race.
How intense is Terra Nova?
Terra Nova is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Terra Nova feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulepicgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Terra Nova
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Terra Nova for you?
Is Terra Nova scary?
Only a little. Terra Nova has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Terra Nova gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Terra Nova sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Terra Nova OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Terra Nova?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Terra Nova?
Terra Nova is streaming on Tubi.
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