Movie
Lightyear
2022 • PG
Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated — Yes. A significant secondary character, Alisha Hawthorne, is shown in a same-sex relationship, and the film depicts her partner and family life in a clear but nonsexual way. This is not just a background cameo, though it is not the main focus of the story. _Feels like: The representation is notable but presented matter-of-factly within a PG family film._
Language
mild — Language is very mild overall. There are a few minor insults and exclamations, but no strong profanity. Most dialogue is clean and age-appropriate for a PG family film. _Feels like: It feels fully in line with a typical PG animated movie for language._
Mature Themes
moderate — The story deals with regret, failure, sacrifice, loss, and the consequences of obsession. It also touches on aging, the passage of time, and watching life move on while a character feels left behind. These themes are handled in an accessible Disney/Pixar-style way, but they add emotional weight beyond simple adventure. _Feels like: The emotional themes are somewhat heavier than some parents may expect from a Buzz Lightyear movie, though still PG overall._
Scary/Intense Content
moderate — Some scenes may be scary for sensitive children because of dark sci-fi imagery, threatening robots, intense chases, and repeated life-or-death situations. The film also includes tension around isolation, time loss, and a menacing masked antagonist. While not horror, several sequences are suspenseful and emotionally heavy for younger viewers. _Feels like: A bit more intense than the gentlest PG fare, especially for younger kids._
Sexual Content & Nudity
mild — Sexual content is limited to affectionate relationships and brief kissing. A same-sex couple is shown as part of a family storyline, with simple on-screen affection comparable to the opposite-sex affection seen in many family films. There is no nudity or sexual behavior. _Feels like: This is very mild and still feels squarely PG._
Substance Use
none — There is no meaningful alcohol, drug, or tobacco content. Substance use is not part of the story or character behavior. Parents generally will not find this to be a concern. _Feels like: Cleaner than many PG movies in this area._
Violence & Gore
moderate — This is a sci-fi action adventure with frequent peril, laser battles, explosions, crashes, and hand-to-hand robot combat. Characters are chased, captured, and threatened, and there are a few emotionally weighty deaths or losses, but there is no blood or graphic injury detail. Most action is stylized and family-friendly, though it can be intense for younger viewers. _Feels like: This is about what many parents expect from a stronger PG animated action movie._