I loved this movie! It had strong family-values, and good themes in it. It could be a bit frightening for younger viewers, however, so I don't recommend it for those under around 14. For those mature enough to handle it, though, this movie is excellent.
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Excellent, but has some extreme tension and peril.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About Signs
Parents need to know that this movie has extreme tension and peril, though it's not graphic or gory. Some viewers will find it very scary. Some will be comforted by its ultimate conclusion, but others will find it disappointing, even sugary or superficial. They might even be offended at its deterministic take on things.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether they see patterns and purpose in what occurs around them and what it means to them. Where do people find their faith? What kind of person says that it doesn't feel right not to swing? They might also want to look at websites like this one and this one to find out more about efforts to contact life on other planets.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Wonderful movie
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
good horror movie to let your kids see erlier
it was kind of boring and hardly has any action and is way too scary for 5,6 and maybe 7 and 8 year olds
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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about right for tweens.
I think it's iffy for age nine. I first saw one of the scarier parts when I was about six or seven and it scared me out of my socks. Then I saw it at age nine, all the way through, and loved it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good Movie
love this movie i would let anyone watch it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Stay away from the little ones when watching it.
Well I watched this when I was REALLY little like 5. It scarred the heck out of me. I had nightmares. I watched it again like a year ago I watched again. It was good! Just don't be around the little kids when you watch it.
Lives in IllinoisI rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
not violent really, just scarry
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Suspenceful!
This movie had me at the edge of my seat up until the end. I loved the suspense. This is a definite must see.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
M. Night Shyamalan pulls out another winner with Signs. This movie is so powerful, so emotional, so awesome in general that I cry every time I see it! It does have some scary moments but that is another thing that makes it so great! I love this movie, and it is... oh, words cannot describe. M. Night is my favorite filmaker of all time. If you liked this then be sure to check out his hit: "The Sixth Sense" and my personal favorite which gets me sobbing because I love it so much and it is my #1 movie of all time: "The Village."
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great movie, M. Night pulls out another winner!
This movie is high on peril and scariness, but also on plot and story. It is a much better alien invasion movie then I've ever seen. You don't know anymore than the characters do, which makes for a really tense atmosphere. Instead of following the entire world's problems, it follows one family through the events that happen. Due to the scariness, I suggest that noone under 13 see this. Even 13 year olds will find this movie to be scary, although that is why it will apeal to them.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Meh...
This movie was an okay movie. I felt that the story should have more at the end. There were a few scenes that made me scream but not becuase it was scary but because it was sudden. I'd say 10 year olds and below will probably be frightened but anything above that should be a no problem.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
An excellent, but very intense movie!
Signs is one of my favorite alien invasion movies, and it is also one of the most scariest I've ever seen. Though there is little violence or gore, the feel of the movie keeps your heart elevated for nearly the whole movie. Sensitive 11 or 12 and 13 year olds should not watch this movie, and even non sensitive ones will find this movie scary. I reccomend this movie to kids 12 or 13 and up who like movies with tension
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Very Scary
Note great film but very scary jump scenes.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Love this movie!
I totally love this movie!!!!!! It is awesome and creepy at the same time! Love it! I paused it though because it probaly shouldn't be seen by younger children, as in under the age of, 12. Awesome movie!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
what a dumb movie
I lvoed it!!!!!! JUST KIDDING!!!! If you like this you are weird. No Offense!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
A great Sc-fi film.....
I have never been a fan of sci-fi films, but this one I enjoyed. Then again, I have always loved my alien films. :)
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Great movie for teens!
Overall, it is a good film. I really enjoyed it, the music is excellent, and the scariness is right at that level or suspense. It is not a horror movie. It has a good story, a good plot. However, some teens might find parts of it boring. Most of the movie is shot in the house and it can get quite scary, but a great story, not some trashy horror flick. One of M. Night Shaylaman's best.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 67% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
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