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Iron Will

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Coming-of-age tale for older kids and teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Viewers will learn from the main character's courage, determination, and loyalty to his family. Historical setting and Native American customs are featured elements here. The teen hero's determination to follow his dream, and his unwillingness to give up in the face of tremendous danger, is inspirational.
  • Violence & scariness:

    A dog is seriously injured in a dog fight. Several competitors are injured during the sled race, one after being attacked by another. The teenage hero witnesses his father's death. He's also threatened by an older character, and has to endure physical hardships.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Iron Will

Parents need to know that this snowy coming-of-age film shows the teen hero confronting dangerous obstacles on the way to accomplishing his dream. While the heartwarming theme is excellent, sensitive children should be shielded from this film. In it, Will's father dies and Will is taunted by adults. There's also a graphic dog fight scene. Eight-year-olds who are mature enough will be rewarded with an excellent film. Parents may want to discuss the film's disturbing elements with younger kids after viewing. It may be hard to get adolescents to watch, but teens who give this story a try will thrill to the youthful main character's courage.

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  • Families can talk about Will's courage and how each family member has used courage in his or her own life.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    a good movie

    This is a good movie. If you like sled dog racing, then you should watch it. But if you are an emotional person that can't stand looking at hurt animals, then you shouldn't watch it.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Old-Fashioned Values

    The "family values" in this film are deliverd with a heavy hand. Which is a GOOD thing, when young children watch movies they don't always get the nuances so I say go ahead make it painfully obvious what is good and what is evil. My 5 year old was able to grasp almost all of it. Even asked questions about why some people are bad. Watch this with your children if they are sensitive. It will be worth your time.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

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