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Secondhand Lions
Movie (2003)
The comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives.
Movie (2003)
The comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives.
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Sex & Nudity
References are made to a sheik with multiple wives or concubines, alongside romance.
Violence & Gore
Action violence features gunfire, a World War I battle, sword fights, slaps, and a lion attack.
Profanity
The film includes mild profanities and terms like damn, crap, hell, and bastard.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes, chew tobacco, drink beer including teens, and a child tries tobacco before gagging.
Frightening Scenes
Characters fire rifles at sales agents and con artists to scare them off without hurting anyone. A World War I battle shows one character smashing another's face with a rifle butt, and a lion attack leaves a character in a full-body cast. These intense action and peril moments are presented as frequent action violence.
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Positive messages
The movie features positive messages about triumph, love, and aging alongside storytelling stereotypes.
Role models
Uncles act as unlikely caretakers who inspire the protagonist with life lessons.
Representation
The film is flagged for stereotypes concerning North African and Arab characters as well as women.
Learning
Families can talk about children's role models in Secondhand Lions. The review offers discussion prompts about North African stereotypes and integrity, which are discussion opportunities rather than proof of educational content.
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