This is a good movie. If you like sled dog racing, then you should watch it. But if you are an emotional person that can't stand looking at hurt animals, then you shouldn't watch it.
Iron Will
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Common Sense says
Coming-of-age tale for older kids and teens.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Iron Will was written by Common Sense Media Editors
Parents need to know that this snowy coming-of-age film shows the teen hero confronting dangerous obstacles on the way to accomplishing his dream. While the heartwarming theme is excellent, sensitive children should be shielded from this film. In it, Will's father dies and Will is taunted by adults. There's also a graphic dog fight scene. Eight-year-olds who are mature enough will be rewarded with an excellent film. Parents may want to discuss the film's disturbing elements with younger kids after viewing. It may be hard to get adolescents to watch, but teens who give this story a try will thrill to the youthful main character's courage.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Will's courage and how each family member has used courage in his or her own life.
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
Like many Disney releases, Iron Will contains moments that may disturb sensitive viewers. Will's father's death, and the idea that an adult would taunt and threaten a kid, are difficult concepts. Parents are urged to view this film along with their kids. One 8-year-old boy felt the film was "sad, but really exciting," and loved the animals. Although there are scary moments and the road is a little rough, Will's journey is well worth taking.
Movie Details
Run time: 109 minutes
Theatrical release: 1/1/1994, DVD release: 4/23/2003
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements
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The "family values" in this film are deliverd with a heavy hand. Which is a GOOD thing, when young children watch movies they don't always get the nuances so I say go ahead make it painfully obvious what is good and what is evil. My 5 year old was able to grasp almost all of it. Even asked questions about why some people are bad. Watch this with your children if they are sensitive. It will be worth your time.


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