I thought it was a good movie. 3/5. Only thing parents should watch out for is in one scene he says the F word about 7 times :)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Wraps around your heart and squeezes.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Running on Empty
Parents need to know that the movie features an emotionally intense theme -- two boys facing the loss of their parents at any time -- that may be unsuitable for younger or more sensitive kids. Other than that, there's one isolated outburst of profanity and a teenager crawls through a window into his girlfriend's room at night (only to talk).
Read our full review by Scott G. Mignola
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the coming-of-age stories. What sort of conflicts do kids usually face in a story about making the bumpy transition from childhood to adulthood? Can you think of other such stories, either in books, in movies, or on television? How do they compare to this one? Does this movie seem like a typical coming-of-age story?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Perfect Drama for Teens and Adults
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