Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

Released: 2024-07-10 Recommended age: 12+ IMDb 6.6
Fly Me to the Moon

Movie details

  • Genres: Romance, Comedy
  • Director: Greg Berlanti
  • Main cast: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Ray Romano, Jim Rash
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2024-07-10

Story overview

Fly Me to the Moon (2024) is a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the historic Apollo 11 moon mission. Scarlett Johansson plays Kelly Jones, a marketing expert hired to improve NASA's public image, who clashes with launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum). When the White House becomes concerned about mission failure, Jones is tasked with creating a fake moon landing as a backup plan, creating comedic tension and romantic sparks as the real countdown proceeds.

Parent Guide

A lighthearted romantic comedy with historical setting and ethical themes suitable for most tweens and teens. Minimal concerning content beyond mild language and romantic situations.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

No physical violence. Some tense moments related to space mission risks and workplace conflicts. Mild peril during launch sequences (typical rocket launch tension).

Scary / disturbing
None

No scary or disturbing content. The 'fake moon landing' premise involves deception but is presented comically, not as horror or thriller.

Language
Mild

Occasional mild profanity (e.g., 'hell', 'damn') consistent with PG-13 rating. No strong sexual references or slurs.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Flirting, kissing, and romantic tension. No nudity or explicit sexual content. Some suggestive dialogue and situations typical of romantic comedies.

Substance use
Mild

Social drinking in 1960s settings (cocktails at parties). No drunkenness or substance abuse depicted.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Moderate emotional moments related to workplace pressure, ethical dilemmas, and romantic relationships. Generally lighthearted tone with some thoughtful scenes.

Parent tips

This PG-13 romantic comedy focuses on workplace conflicts, ethical dilemmas, and light romantic tension rather than intense content. The 'fake moon landing' premise involves deception but is presented humorously. Best for mature tweens and teens who can understand historical context and ethical discussions. The runtime is over 2 hours, so consider attention spans.

Parent chat guide

After watching, discuss: How did the characters balance honesty with pressure to succeed? What does the movie say about truth in media and government? How were the 1960s setting and space race portrayed? For younger viewers, talk about why space exploration matters and how teamwork solves problems.

Parent follow-up questions

  • Did you like the spaceships?
  • What was your favorite part?
  • Would you want to go to the moon?
  • Why was Kelly making a fake video?
  • How did Cole and Kelly work together?
  • What do you think about lying to help people?
  • What ethical issues did the fake moon landing create?
  • How did the movie show the pressure of the space race?
  • Do you think the characters made good decisions?
  • How does the film comment on media manipulation and 'fake news'?
  • What does the romantic subplot add to the story?
  • How accurate is the historical context versus comedic exaggeration?

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