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The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    A wonderful, magical movie.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Set in Latino community of LA

  • Violence:

    Bar fight

  • Sex:

    Very Mild

  • Language:

    None

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking, scenes in a bar
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit

Parents need to know that this movie has some scenes in a bar and a bar fight, but overall it's an inspiring film for the entire family.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about dreams, cooperation, and self-confidence, and to think a little bit about what they would do if they had a wonderful ice-cream suit.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    SaD4Evr
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I cried! I laughed

    it very nice movie

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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    pattyo_2
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title off for age 11 and give it 2.0

    This was not a movie for 8 year olds. It is a movie for adults that want to watch an 80's movie. There wasn't anything naughty about it. The story was just too hard for them to understand.

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