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The Passion of the Christ
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16. -
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Extremely violent, and powerful; for mature teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Passion of the Christ
Parents need to know that this movie is violent in an intense, graphic, personal, even intimate manner -- much more powerful than other R-rated movies with cartoon-style explosions and shoot-outs. We see Jesus brutally beaten for much of the movie. We hear his flesh tear as he is whipped. We see his blood splatter and drip. The nails are driven through his hands and feet. His side is pierced with a spear. Two other men are crucified and one's eyes are pecked out. There are other disturbing images, including the character of Satan and some grotesque children who taunt Judas. We also see Judas commit suicide by hanging. Gibson has said that the agonizing, unbearable torture is a key part of the story, and parents who are considering whether this movie is appropriate for their children should see it themselves to judge how their children might respond to it.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how this story fits into their own faith tradition. They could take this opportunity to explore the ways that groups of all kinds have responded to the story of Jesus and to consider the controversy this film has raised about its portrayal of the Jewish elders.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Don't miss it
This movie may be violent. But I say that it is okay for people ten and up to watch it. I think it is good to kind of get a picture of what Christ did for us.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
NOT FOR EVERYONE!
This movie is great for 12 up. As a christian beleiver, I saw it when I was 8. It was too much for me. I really think christians should see it at 12 or older, and non-christians too. (:
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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- Good role models
Awesome
This is a simply breath taking movie, it shows children what the Lord did for us, although I would not recomend this to younger children who are very young.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
Simply amazing
Amazing movie. Jesus is a great role model for all of us. I thought that it was very violent, but gave a very powerful message. From seeing this movie, I got an idea of what it was like on that Good Friday 2,000 years ago.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
I AN GOING TO SEE THIS MOVIE WHEN I AM 10
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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Brutal, strong, passionate.
Most of the movie throughout is violent and depicted of the torturing of Jesus, but has a great message in it, I'd recommend it for christians and mature families to see it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
A movie for everybody
Not only is it a must-see for Christians, but it may also attract non-christians as well. Although it's R, you might feel comfortable letting your teen watch it. Just beware that this film has strong bloody scenes. In one scene, Jesus is whipped with a stick, and then flogged, tearing off pieces of flesh, including once in the face. Later Jesus is crucified and this scene is extremely bloody. If your teen doesn't have trouble with blood, they should be OK with this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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see see!
good movie it teaches a good message,
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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I think that it gives wonderful information that christ died for us
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
If they are Christians then I guess it's not off for that age.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Try not to die before you watch this movie, because it is a must see.
It doesn't matter what you say. I don't even care about the graphic violence. This is a film that every person in the human race should eventually see.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Hard to watch but an amazing film
wow, hard to watch cuz its true but a really goo film
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
People need to understand b4 seeing...
people who wanna watch this movie need to understand why it was filmed. it wasnt filmed for cool graphics or to show horrifying gruesome violence like in your average horror film. This movie was designed to show people just how much Jesus loves us--He would die a horrible death of pain and torture. But the violence in this movie is extreme. He did this so we wouldnt have to. So obviously this movie is for the mature teen that understands what its all about. And the violence really should bother people to think that this did really happen to Jesus just so that we could go to Heaven due to the perfect sacrifice provided to us thru Jesus.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
this is probably just me, but...
violence doesnt bother me at all. language and sex is more offencive. so this movie for me is 14+ i saw it at 13 and wasnt bothered at all. earns the r rating, but barely.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
I Couldn't look away!
This movie is the Best!!!! I loved it! It was very sad I even cried! Can you believe people can be that mean!?!?!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
I love this movie!!!!!
In this movie, it was extremely interesting when jesus was being whipped, that mary saw satan walking behind the jewish elders on the opposite side of the courtyard. overall, I absolutely love this movie!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
"Passion" has a Purpose!
This movie has a powerful perspective of what truly happened during the last hours of Jesus Christ's life. The violence in the movie could be too disturbing for little one's eyes. Other than that, it is a truely emotional film that will change your life forever. Rent the DVD!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i cried, a heart breaking story
this movie was so sad but even though it was are every christian should see it. i meen who cares about the blood just see it if your a christian
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