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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

By Joly Herman, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Tongue-in-cheek humor keeps this sci-fi cartoon popping.

Movie NR 2009 89 minutes
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age 14+

Based on 2 parent reviews

ohya
ohya Parent of 13-year-old
August 18, 2010
age 13+
if it had a MPAA rating,it would be this: PG-13 For sexual content and language.

This title has:

Too much sex
Too much swearing
1 person found this helpful.
Madison C.
Madison C. Parent of 15-year-old
March 5, 2023
age 14+

For 14 and up like High school and up.

For 14 and up like high school and up.

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
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What's the Story?

Welcome to Mars Vegas, where developer Leo Wong is focused on destroying all ecosystems so that he can build his mini-golf empire. Leela (Katey Sagal) is offended by his indifference to Mother Nature, and she joins a group of eco-feminists who are determined to undermine his plan. Meanwhile, Fry (Billy West) has discovered a sudden ability to read others' thoughts and is adopted by a secret society of unlikely heroes who are determined to save the universe from destruction. Bender (John Di Maggio) falls for a mobster's wife and wreaks his usual havoc.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2):
Kids say (8):

While there are some laugh-out-loud moments, FUTURAMA: INTO THE WILD GREEN YONDER is also offensive. But, that's the point. It's bawdy, undeterred by political correctness, and it's fun. There's plenty of the sassiness and bite that fans of Futurama have come to expect. Mature teens will enjoy the colorful adventures of the crew, as well as cameos by Snoop Dogg and Penn Jillette. Overall this is a raunchy, funny DVD that will please fans of the hit TV series; it's just not for younger kids.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about where we are headed in terms of our own ecosystem in the 21st century. Yes, this cartoon is a fantasy, but what rings true? What really happens when new hotels, malls, and golf courses are built?

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