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.
Stand and Deliver
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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?
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Common Sense says
Intensely watchable movie based on a true story.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13 and Up
What to watch out for
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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.
Read our full review by Ellen MacKay
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the advantages and limitations of using movies to dramatize the real life events. Can movies tell the story in ways that other media, such as books or radio, can't? Where do they fall short? How much of a story can one tell in the timespan of the typical movie? Who decides what's left out or what's emphasized?
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- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
This was such a good movie
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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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