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Stand and Deliver

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Intensely watchable movie based on a true story.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    This film features complex, realistic Latino students -- and a teacher willing to believe in them (though he does make sexist comments). There's a lot of macho bravado in and out of the classroom. Parents undermine their kids' academic dreams. A teacher refuses to believe her students are capable of excellence.

  • Violence:

    Gangs threaten violence; a teacher pursues three kids through the school with chains.

  • Sex:

    The teacher occasionally talks about the attractiveness of female students. One girl has a reputation for being "easy."

  • Language:

    Moderate to heavy swearing. Consistent with high school conversation, the s-word is sprinkled throughout.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Stand and Deliver

Parents need to know that this film deals with mature themes and language. Gangs that threaten violence, and a chain-wielding teacher pursues three kids through the school. There's a lot of macho bravado in and out of the classroom. Parents undermine their kids' academic dreams, and a teacher refuses to believe her underprivileged students are capable of excellence.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    gospurs57
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    This was such a good movie

    Anyone who hasn't seen "Stand and Deliver" should go out and rent it soon. It is an excellent movie based on the true events of poor Hispanic students from California who eventually succeed on the SAT. Despite objectionable content in every category, parents and their teens will really enjoy this movie's message, which is to never give up and work harder. If only they made movies like this today.

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    marlajfish
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Incredible movie

    I have seen this movie more than once and it still stands up. Very moving and powerful story of how to motivate people using their best instincts and challenges. Olmos' performance is mesmerizing. If you've never seen it, give yourself a treat.

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    ESA-TIGGER
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I ENJOY

    I ENJOY THIZ MOVIE BECAUSE I THINK IT IS VERY GOOD I LUV MOVIES THAT ARE BASE ON TRUE STORYS BECAUSE SOMETIMES I CAN REALATED TO THE PEOPLE

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