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Lord of the Flies

(1963, Rated NR, Drama, Starring James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    1963 movie can be scary and troubling in places.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The boys' society crumbles into a brutal, competitive struggle to survive.
  • Violence:

    Some brutal scenes.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Lord of the Flies

Parents need to know that this movie based on the classic novel has some very scary moments, and the overall theme may be particular troubling for some kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's messages. What points is it making about humanity and our basic nature? If you were in the boys' position, do you think you would be able to maintain the current laws of society? Families who've read the book the movie is based on can compare the two. Which do you like better, and why?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 1.0

    disturbing

    not for anyone under 15 many uses of foul language scenes of murder

  3. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    did not like

    I watched this in school and did not enjoy it. This was bizarre and odd movie.There were some things that young kids would find scary, when the boys are killed. Ralph is chased after fearing for his lifef. I really didn't like this movie, but I had to watch it. 8 and up can watch, but why would they want to?

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Really Good Adventure Drama

    Great Book; Really Good Movie

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