i personally luv this movie at first i thought it was stupid i didn't want to c it but then i saw it on hbo and it was just amazing it actually moved me
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August Rush
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Pleasant, emotional, fable-like family drama.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About August Rush
Parents need to know that this emotional is fairly good family entertainment, with sexual content at a minimum and lots of warmth and great musicianship. That said, there is a bit of violence (a man flashes a knife at children), some social drinking, and a few iffy words ("damn," "pissed," etc.). And since the first half of the movie relies on lots of flashbacks -- which could be confusing for younger kids -- it's probably a better pick for tweens and teens.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what kind of movie this is -- is it a drama? A fantasy? Both? How can you tell? Do you expect a movie like this to be realistic? Families can also discuss how the movie portrays music. Does it really have the power to connect people? To heal their wounds? Why? Can you think of other movies that depict music's enormous, and sometimes magical, reach? And, last but not least, what can viewers learn from how Evan keeps believing in a kinder, gentler world, despite his background and everything that happens to him? What's the big lesson here?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
Great Movie
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
This is my favorite movie!
Amazing movie! Gives me chills every time I watch it! Music can really move you.
- I rate this title off for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
PARENTS MUST READ THAT...
it's very sad story- there is bad language and all of that stuff- but the here are the two things that really hit me: VIOLENCE There is a man capturing kids for money, and it has at least 1 scary scene of the man threatening August. SEX A couple is making out on the stair way... yikes! A couple sleeps together, but not naked, just cuddling a lot- but it's a little explicit. It's a good movie, but parents better watch out!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Amazing movie
I adored this movie. Absolutely and completely. It has a level of wonder and childlike innocence that I am having more and more difficulty finding, and I thought it was perfectly acted. While it does have some iffy moments, what goes on isn't going to be caught by most younger children. I was truly awed by the music, and by the end I found myself crying. A superb movie with a wonderful message about music, belief, and trusting your heart.
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
An Amazing Movie. Some iffy stuff in though. Not for kids under 8
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
INSPIRATIONAL!!!
This movie is one we have watched over and over! What a super inspirational movie! Great for music lovers!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
great film and pleasent to watch
I loved this movie and im most defanitly not a moron because my friends all liked it to! It's okay for ages 11 and up, i would think. Its apparent that a couple has sex and gets pregnant, but younger kids would never be able to tell.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Gorgeous music!
What an awesome movie! I meant to watch this a long time ago but I kept putting it off, until it was recommended to me. I must say this movie was very inspiring with gorgeous music throughout. Great cast and amazing acting especially by little Freddie! The story had it's sad moments but most of it was beautiful. I'm definitely going to buy the DVD! I recommend it all tweens, teens and adults!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Wonderful!
This instantly became one of my favorite movies. The story is definitely not appropriate for the younger crowd and is more geared toward tweens and teens. But oh ... what a wonderful movie. And the music was inspiring! I get chills every time I watch it.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Seriously my favorite movie ever!
I watched this movie when I was nine years old and still like it. I watch it every night. It is about a young musical genius who is on a journey to find his parents he never knew. This is a very touching film about believing in yourself. I recomend this movie for everyone.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Only for kids who know how babies are made
This story begins with a pregnancy growing out of a one night stand. My 8 year old who does not yet know the birds and the bees found this confusing and wanted an explanation. So don't show this to your 8 year old if they don't understand how babies are made and you don't yet want to tell them. The fact that the lead characters have sex within hours of meeting each other is also inconsistent with our families values, so keep this in mind too if you are planning to show it too your kids. All that aside, my daughter loved it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Awesome movie!
It had some off parts like creepiness of Robin Williams and Lyla's dad giving Evan up behind her back but other than that it's my FAVORITE MOVIE AS OF NOW!!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
The greatest movie and musical with a really awesome twist
Oh my gosh. I just got done watching this movie. You would not believe how realistic it is. It sent chills through my body at the very end. Through the entire movie I was just staring ang taking in every word said. The very first part was kind of disturbing for little kids, but through the whole movie it tells a story, and shows the difference between wrong and good. It is like oliver twist, and the music is instantly a classic. If you love bebo and rock with a beach sound you;d love this movie. The boy is positively a genious. Like little einstein. Its alot like a Beautiful Mind. The story is woven into a fairy tale of mystery and adventure. Like pride and prejudice. It gives you the feeling of awe. The actors and actresses are excellent. There is no part where your feeling confused or like its a kids movie. It is good. And I'm not making any of this up. Watch this movie. It is truly moving. A classic in every way.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Excellent film
I love this film, a total fantasy, but wonderful story about life and music. My 11 year old has been wanting to see it but judging from the title it didn't interest me. She loved it as did I.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
My kids really liked this movie..The music was great...
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