Crater
Crater
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Crater is an emotionally driven science-fiction adventure film set on a colonized Moon in 2257, following five teenagers who sneak off on a lunar rover to explore a forbidden crater before a permanent separation. The main sensitive elements are emotional and existential in nature: the story centers on a boy grieving the recent death of his father in a mining accident, on orphanhood, and on a difficult revelation about the circumstances of that death. The film also includes several scenes of realistic physical peril, including a child nearly drifting lost into space, a character collapsing due to a heart condition, and a meteor storm that puts all the protagonists in immediate danger. These moments of tension and sadness are woven throughout the narrative and form the emotional core of the film, carrying a significant weight that younger viewers may find hard to process. Parents of children who are sensitive to themes of grief, fear of separation, or medical emergencies are encouraged to watch this film alongside their children and keep the conversation open afterward.
Synopsis
After the death of his father, a boy growing up on a lunar mining colony takes a trip to explore a legendary crater, along with his four best friends, prior to being permanently relocated to another planet.
Difficult scenes
Caleb's father died shortly before the film begins in a mining accident, and his death is the emotional foundation of the entire story. Caleb is an orphan forced to leave the only life he has ever known, and his grief is portrayed with sincerity and without softening. Repeated references to this loss throughout the film may deeply affect children who have themselves experienced bereavement or family separation. During a game with oxygen canisters on the lunar surface, Borney is accidentally launched away from the group and nearly drifts lost into space. The scene is tense, the danger is entirely credible, and there is no comedic framing to soften it: the other kids must act urgently to save him. This sequence may be distressing for children who are sensitive to feelings of abandonment or loss of control. Marcus, one of Caleb's four friends, has a serious heart condition he has kept secret. Near the film's climax, he suddenly collapses on the lunar surface, far from any medical help. The situation is presented in a realistic and urgent manner, and his survival remains uncertain for several minutes. This kind of sudden medical emergency can be particularly frightening for young viewers. A late-in-the-film revelation, delivered without softening, concerns the true circumstances of Caleb's father's death. This information carries significant emotional weight and may prompt difficult questions from children or teenagers, particularly around themes of parental sacrifice and the meaning of loss. Parents are encouraged to remain available to discuss this after viewing.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2023
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Kyle Patrick Alvarez
- Main cast
- Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce, Kid Cudi, Selenis Leyva, Hero Hunter, Carson Minniear, Viviana Chavez
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, 21 Laps Entertainment
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Crater is an emotionally driven science-fiction adventure film set on a colonized Moon in 2257, following five teenagers who sneak off on a lunar rover to explore a forbidden crater before a permanent separation. The main sensitive elements are emotional and existential in nature: the story centers on a boy grieving the recent death of his father in a mining accident, on orphanhood, and on a difficult revelation about the circumstances of that death. The film also includes several scenes of realistic physical peril, including a child nearly drifting lost into space, a character collapsing due to a heart condition, and a meteor storm that puts all the protagonists in immediate danger. These moments of tension and sadness are woven throughout the narrative and form the emotional core of the film, carrying a significant weight that younger viewers may find hard to process. Parents of children who are sensitive to themes of grief, fear of separation, or medical emergencies are encouraged to watch this film alongside their children and keep the conversation open afterward.
Synopsis
After the death of his father, a boy growing up on a lunar mining colony takes a trip to explore a legendary crater, along with his four best friends, prior to being permanently relocated to another planet.
Difficult scenes
Caleb's father died shortly before the film begins in a mining accident, and his death is the emotional foundation of the entire story. Caleb is an orphan forced to leave the only life he has ever known, and his grief is portrayed with sincerity and without softening. Repeated references to this loss throughout the film may deeply affect children who have themselves experienced bereavement or family separation. During a game with oxygen canisters on the lunar surface, Borney is accidentally launched away from the group and nearly drifts lost into space. The scene is tense, the danger is entirely credible, and there is no comedic framing to soften it: the other kids must act urgently to save him. This sequence may be distressing for children who are sensitive to feelings of abandonment or loss of control. Marcus, one of Caleb's four friends, has a serious heart condition he has kept secret. Near the film's climax, he suddenly collapses on the lunar surface, far from any medical help. The situation is presented in a realistic and urgent manner, and his survival remains uncertain for several minutes. This kind of sudden medical emergency can be particularly frightening for young viewers. A late-in-the-film revelation, delivered without softening, concerns the true circumstances of Caleb's father's death. This information carries significant emotional weight and may prompt difficult questions from children or teenagers, particularly around themes of parental sacrifice and the meaning of loss. Parents are encouraged to remain available to discuss this after viewing.