I rented this one because I loved The Visitor, Tom McCarthy's story of the immmigrant who came to stay. This one is equally thoughtful, poignant, memorable because it's just a slice of life story, almost a French film.
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The Station Agent
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
A quiet joy with breathtaking performances.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16 and Up
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About The Station Agent
Parents need to know that this movie has extremely strong language and sexual references, including out of wedlock pregnancies. Characters drink and smoke a lot and one becomes drunk. There are some sad deaths (offscreen) and some mild peril (no one hurt). The thoughtlessness and prejudice Fin experiences are sensitively portrayed and there is a lovely friendship that transcends age and race.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Olivia only could be friends with Joe after meeting Fin and what made each of the characters begin to want to be with each other.
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Wonderful but would be boring to tweens. It's not about them.
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