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The Sea Inside

(2004, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Javier Bardem, Belen Rueda, Lola Duenas)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fascinating story too complex for young viewers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 16 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence:

    Ramón is paralyzed in a swimming accident.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Ramón fights with his brother about his desire to die.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sea Inside

Parents need to know that this movie deals frankly with the suicide of Ramón Sampedro, a man who in real life spent 30 years fighting with the Spanish government for his right to die. The film addresses the last leg of Ramón's battle, as he works with an attorney named Julia and an organization called Death With Dignity to ensure his right to kill himself, an act he ultimately accomplishes through the aid of a number of friends and associates. In its treatment of questions of life, death, and suicide, this movie is quite complex and could be confusing and upsetting to younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the government's role in protecting its citizens and the ethics of suicide and euthanasia. Why do so many people feel that it is Ramón's duty to continue his life? What arguments do these people make? How strong are they? Should the state be able to police suicides? If Ramón were not paralyzed, he could have killed himself unaided. How does his paralysis play into the issues at stake?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Absolutely fantastic!

    I rented this when it came out because it looked like a good movie, and I was right. Obviously, it was not the BEST movie I ever saw or anything like that, but it was still excellent. Plus, there wasn't really much content to worry about, though the (true) story might offset some people, seeing as it is about a man who is fighting for the right to end his life with dignity.

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