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The Secret Garden

(1993, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Maggie Smith)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great book, great adaptation.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
  • Violence & scariness :

    None
  • Sexy stuff :

    None
  • Language:

    None
  • Consumerism:

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

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Secret Garden

Parents need to know that this is a fine family film, with no inappropriate content. Many kids will be drawn into the mystery of the garden and the strange crying in the house, yet be aware that this is a sedate story and may bore kids used to action-packed films.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the movie compares to the book, and how Mary changes through the course of the story. Why do you think both Mary and Colin were so spoiled when we first meet them, and what caused them to change into more caring children by the end of the film?
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Iowa
    Kids ages: 5, 10, 12, 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Anonymous
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This is the perfect movie for anybody to watch.

    This movie and the book as well are amazing choices to watch or read. You understand what's going on from the very begining, and it keeps you wanting to know what happens next. It teaches not only kids but others as well how to enjoy the company of people you don't like or if you're just shy. This is a truely amazing choice of intertainment. You can watch or read it as many times as you like without the possibility of the magic leaving it.

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a fav since i was little

    this is such a beautiful movie!!! i used to watch it all the time when i was little, and now i rent it once in a while on DVD...its a great movie and u will just LOVE the garden and wish u had one just like it!

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Anonymous
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Great Childhood Drama

    Must see one non-cartoon version of this.

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