I recently took my two children (11 and 9) to see Doubt and am glad I did. There is nothing troubling in this movie. On the contrary, it gave me the opportunity to talk to them about child abuse in a way that was not frightening. It also opened up the opportunity for a good discussion about the dangers of certainty and the need to doubt yourself and not jump to conclusions. The children were frustrated by the fact that they left the theater not knowing whether the priest had done anything wrong, but that just added to the opportunities for discussion. Yes some children might find the story dull. I don't think any child would find it disturbing. I also think many parents, who feel uncomfortable with the subject of child abuse might find this movie a great way to open up discussion with older children. If you wait until they are 16 it could be too late.