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Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    American Girl learns about sacrifice during WWII.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Positive messages of sacrifice, compassion, and community support.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The story takes place on the home front, but it talks about the death of friends and a character's mother abroad.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    For a movie prompted by a doll in the American Girl empire, commercialism is very low-key. While many of the products, costumes, and sets are available for dolls from the American Girl catalog and store, the only real sign of the products is a small $10 coupon sticker on the packaging.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front

Parents need to know that family members and friends enlist to fight in World War II in this movie, and not all of them come back home. One character has been evacuated from London during the Blitz, and her mother was killed in the bombing. Molly's family is extremely close, and they provide support to one another during a family member's absence. They also help neighbors and friends during this difficult time.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the types of sacrifices that Molly's family made in support of the war effort: her father, her mother, and Molly herself. They recognized when something needed to be done and didn't wait for others to do it. Are there ways that you can help others around you right now, perhaps focusing on families who have soldiers fighting in the Middle East? What did you learn about life during WWII? How realistic do you think this depiction of the WWII era is?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    very good,A.G fans will love it!

    good tale and even though there is talk of death and war molly and emily's story is a good one.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0

    Good method for bringing U.S. History to life.

    The American Girl Historical Fiction books and movies make excellent family movie & reading night choices allowing for good conversation opportunities to discuss changing and often challenging times in U.S. History.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    This is a good movie for kids ages 9 and up.

    I would say pretty much 8 and up but because of the violence and saddness it is 9 and up. I gave this movie 4 stars because the way Molly is in the movie is not the way she is in the books. In the books Molly is a very cheerful girl and in the movie she is kind of boring......................................................................but this movie is a pretty nice film . I would say buy the dvd because you will learn about the movie dolls and they are very cute i am a big huge fan of american girl I have a Just Like YOu doll named Amanda. :))

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fun but informative!

    I am homeschooled and we often watch movies about certain eras to make history more fun. This movie is very informative about World War II, but it is also interesting and fun. It doesn't feel like a documentary at all! FIVE STARS!

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This movie is soooooooo sweet and cute. Teaches lessons about friendship and commentment

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I could not wait to see what was next!

    molly

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

    Old fashioned quality tv

    I sat and watched this with my daughters ages 10 & 11. I found it a little boring, but they both enjoyed it and I know they learned a little history. I think the best age group would be 7-12, however, I would let a 5 year old watch it with me. There is no violence, but it does deal with death and of course war. It would be a good way to introduce the subject of war to a child.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Best AG Books and Movie!

    I remember reading these books when I was in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. When they started making the AG movies, I couldn't wait until this movie came out. I'm so happy they fianlly made it! They adapted the books very well. Some of the stuff wasn't correct, but they did a good job. The main actress, Maya Ritter, was a very good Molly. Tory Green was an excellent Emily. I don't think she's British in real life, so she did an excellent job with the accent. This movie was great! Get the DVD as soon as you can!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Too Great!

    It was a cute movie and so was the book (books) I loved reading the book (books)and watching the movie. It was great for all ages young and old!

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