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The Station Agent

(2003, Rated R, Drama, Starring Patricia Clarkson, Peter Dinklage)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A quiet joy with breathtaking performances.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 16 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A theme of the movie.
  • Violence :

    Sad deaths (offscreen), some peril.
  • Sex :

    Extremely strong sexual references, including out of wedlock pregnancies.
  • Language:

    Extremely strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Characters drink and smoke a lot; character gets drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

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.

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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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