I really enjoyed this movie. It was beautiful and tragic at the same time. Some may debate on this topic, because of it's religious aspects, but overall, I think it is more spiritual than religious. It's definitely an interesting watch.
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Henry Poole Is Here
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12. -
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Faith-themed dramedy has heavy themes, drinking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Henry Poole Is Here
Parents need to know that this flawed-but-interesting dramedy takes on a potentially overwhelming topic -- faith -- and manages to make it approachable. It even stirs a bit of hope. That said, it's so geared up for a fight that it misses its chance to be a truly profound discussion movie. In some ways the content is age-appropriate for tweens -- language, violence, and sexual content are all mild -- but in others it's very mature. The main character is a terminally ill man who drinks like a fish and doesn't seem to care about living -- which may feel too tragic, or even scary, for young viewers. Even the religious themes (neighbors are having visions in the main character's back yard) may overwhelm some kids.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Henry feels and acts the way he does in the beginning of the movie. Why does he drink so much? What are the consequences of that behavior? What makes him change -- and why does he resist that change? What messages is the movie sending? Can you think of other movies that deal with faith in a similar manner? What makes this movie different from other Hollywood films?
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