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The Enchanted Cottage

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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

    For Valentine's Day, try this romantic classic.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Tolerance of differences

  • Violence:

    None

  • Sex:

    None

  • Language:

    None

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Enchanted Cottage

Parents need to know that this movie has no inappropriate content. It's made for true romantics at heart, so kids might find it boring.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    victorianezine
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    REMAKE this film for VETS, Others TODAY!!! Make DVD of it!

    The Enchanted Cottage (1945) again---enchanted me, the hypercritical movie lady. There's a POTENT secret to this cottage. A disfigured war vet whose well- off family...well...is embarrassed by him...whose planned marriage did not happen after his war injury...meets and feels sorry for...a homely but kind and good young woman. (The scene in the canteen where she sneaks out after none of the young soldiers will dance with her.. What pain!) SOMEBODY OUT THERE..REMAKE THIS FILM (OR AT LEAST PUT IT ON DVD) .this film was based on a play (so I hear) which was written actually for the FIRST world war. As many vets came home disfigured, this play was a way for young couples to see beneath the skin---to the soul. A STYLISH BUT SENSITIVE *MODERN* VERSION OF THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE WOULD BE A GREAT BOON TO VETS TODAY...many of whom are coming back missing limbs. Says great character actor Mildrid Natwick to the amazed young couple..."Shall I tell you the secret.....?" Find. Rent. Buy. Watch. Just see it!

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