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Movie (2009)

Change is in the air.

Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.

Animation
Comedy
Family
Adventure
96 minutes
Released
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Ages 6+

The emotional depth regarding loss and aging requires a level of maturity that younger children may find overwhelming. Stylized action sequences provide excitement, but the narrative focus on grief and life transitions is best suited for school-aged children.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

0/5

There is no sexual content or nudity in this film, only a very brief depiction of a sweet, lifelong married relationship between an elderly couple.

Violence & Gore

2/5

The film contains stylized action sequences involving fantasy-based animal combat and mild slapstick humor throughout the adventure.

Profanity

0/5

The dialogue is entirely clean and free of swear words throughout the entire runtime.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

1/5

There is a brief, minor visual reference to a character smoking a pipe in a historical photograph, but no active substance use is depicted.

Frightening Scenes

3/5

The movie contains emotionally heavy themes regarding grief and loss, along with a few intense, suspenseful sequences involving dangerous villains and high-altitude peril.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

A heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between an older man and a young boy who learn that adventure can happen at any age.

Content Warnings

Emotional scenes involving loss

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

The film deals with themes of bereavement and loneliness early on, which may prompt deep questions from children about mortality.

What Kids Can Learn

Children gain perspective on the value of listening to the elderly and the importance of perseverance in pursuing one's goals.

Key Topics Discussed

Grief
Friendship
Adventure

Why Parents Might Like It

The sophisticated emotional narrative and focus on the beauty of a life well-lived resonate deeply with adult viewers.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

5/5

Emphasizes the importance of honoring commitments, embracing intergenerational friendships, and finding purpose after significant life changes.

Role models

5/5

Characters demonstrate resilience, patience, and the capacity for personal growth through mentorship and shared experience.

Representation

2/5

Features an intergenerational pairing between an elderly protagonist and a young boy, though specific cultural or identity-based diversity is limited.

Learning

3/5

Promotes social-emotional learning by modeling how to process emotions related to aging, loss, and forming new relationships.

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