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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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Common Sense says
Extremely violent, and powerful; for mature teens.
updated 07.04.08
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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Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 10 and give it- My highlights are:
see see!
Lives in OklahomaI rate this title on for age 13 and give it- My highlights are:
I think that it gives wonderful information that christ died for us
- Lives inI 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.
Lives in VirginiaI 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.
- Lives in MinnesotaI 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
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