I saw this when i was either 12 or 13 and found it to be rather violent. I wouldnt have found the movie so upsetting if it werent a true story. however it is and that is what people need to understand before going to see it. Shows a very good depiction of what went down when these Christian missionary men were killed by the tribe that later on comes to know Jesus Christ as their Savior.
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End of the Spear
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Common Sense says
Christian missionaries "save" Ecuadorian tribe.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About End of the Spear
Parents need to know that this film includes some explicit violence: White hunters kidnap a Waodoni girl (in an early, harrowing chase and grab scene); the Waodonis kill each other and members of another tribe, out of vengeance and fear; and the Waodonis attack four white missionaries, spearing them brutally. As a child, the son of one of the dead missionaries lives briefly with his aunt and the tribe, unknowingly befriending the man who killed his father. Eventually, they have an emotional reckoning.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's two main themes. One, is evangelism an effective and fair or aggressive and intrusive way to change an entire community's behavior and culture? And two, how does the film make the case for nonviolence rather than vengeance, in response to devastating violence? How does the film use stereotypes to make this case -- generous and collaborative women, enthusiastic but ignorant white men, and violent and primitive natives?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
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Inspirational
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A heartbreaking movie...
This film is pretty violent, and only mature teens should see it. It depicts stabbings of men, women, and children in a very real way. Nothing is sugar coated. However, I though that this was a wonderful movie, and really opens your eyes to what many missionaries face every day.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Pretty Good
End of the Spear isn't great filmmaking, but it kept my attention, and has a great message and the story is fascinating. As usual, the book is far better. There is some violence in this movie, but otherwise it's appropriate for kids. Good for kids a mature 10+
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Good Christian documentary
For Christians who are familiar with the story of Jim Elliot, this is must see. It is hard to watch the violence, but it happened. It is a powerful story of God's redemption and saving grace.
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I cried & laughed!
It is a very touching story. It makes you want to run out and do something good for someone else. I would only recommend it for teens at least 16yrs old because anyone any younger will probably miss the message.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
It is about to forget....and forgive!!!
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