This is a great story about how one set of missionaries can make a huge impact on an entire group of people, and in the process have a different outlook on life. Expect to laugh and cry, sometimes at the same moment.
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The Other Side of Heaven
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
OK movie of young Mormon missionary.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Other Side of Heaven
Parents need to know that this movie has some bloody injuries, scary storms, and character deaths. Native girls go off with sailors who offer passage in exchange for sex. Characters abuse alcohol. John makes it clear that in his view sex is only for those bound by marriage in a covenant of eternal love. Despite the superficiality, it is always good to see a movie character who has a strong spiritual and moral commitment that informs his choices.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how we find a balance between respect for the cultures and religions of others and knowing our own moral and spiritual centers. They may also want to talk about the way John and his family draw on their faith in making their decisions.
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Didn't want the movie to end!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
My family really love this movie!
My kids liked the movie very much. I was concerned that some parts might be scary for them, but they were not scare at all. Instead, they were more concentrated in the important messages of love, respect, and courage portraited by the characters in this movie. One character was help to overcome alcoholism through the love and care that the main characters showed for him. We like it so much that we have seen it several times already. I hope your family will enjoy it as much as my family did.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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