The movie was ok but a little hard for me to understand. The movie also included a lot of frightening images of dead people being hung, bleeding surverly, and being shot. I think only kids 12 or 13 will atleast somewhat understand the movie. Any kid below that age will find themeselfs scared and confused.
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Jakob the Liar
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Anemic Holocaust tale may stir kids' interest.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Jakob the Liar
Parents need to know that kids will see hung bodies, beatings, shootings, torture, and psychological cruelty under the Nazi regime. The main character, Jakob lies repeatedly in an attempt to buoy hopes in a Jewish ghetto during World War II.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about war and prejudice. Families may also want to discuss lying and the spreading of false hopes. Was it okay for Jakob to lie for good purposes? How can lies, even when meant to make people feel better, still harm?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
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An ok movie with lots of frightening images
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
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a failry complicated movie that only mature kids will understand
This movie was pritty good. It has good leasons on how lies can do harm and bring peace. Some parts of it were slightly borin and complicated for me to understand. Younger kids won't understand the film and will be very desturbed by the images that they display in the movie. But still if your child is atleast 12 or 13 this a GREAT movie for them to watch.
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