June 20, 2025
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
June 20, 2025
Director
Madeline Sharafian
Cast
Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson
Directed by Madeline Sharafian, rated PG, released June 20, 2025. A lonely boy is mistaken for Earth's ambassador to a cosmic community of aliens.
Starring Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson, among others.
Wonder, belonging, and space laughs sized for elementary-age kids.
Critical response is solid (78% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 86% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 6.8/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Wonder, belonging, and space laughs sized for elementary-age kids.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 78% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audiences largely leave satisfied (86% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.8/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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