Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that there are multiple versions and remakes of this movie on video, of which this original edition is the tamest. Others amped up the action, nudity/sexual content, and disturbing visuals considerably. This one might have received even a G rating under the early MPAA.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

Some scuffling, and discreet stabbings with hypodermic needles. A brief shot of an alien clone impaled with a pitchfork.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Even the alien pod people are pretty well behaved, conquering without overt violence.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Social drinking and cigarette smoking. The main character, trying to warn of an alien attack, is accused of being drunk.