Iron Will (PG, 1994)
common sense media says
Coming-of-age tale for older kids and teens.
parents & educators say
- 33% say violence is an issue
What parents need to know
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.
Violence & scariness:
A dog is seriously injured in a dog fight. Several competitors are injured during the sled race, one after being attacked by another. The teenage hero witnesses his father's death. He's also threatened by an older character, and has to endure physical hardships.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
More on Iron Will
Review It
Most useful reviews by all members
cheacky3
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
a good movie
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.
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
ewe2lambs
parent
parent
Do watch it with the kids to begin with our 5yo found the father dying quite hard to take but took to the rest of the movie well, our 8yo didn't like the dog fight and was upset about it - asked questions about why someone would put their own anima,l that they loved, in danger to hurt another ... a very 'american dream' type film though!!
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
jagness
parent of 9 and 9 year old
parent of 9 and 9 year old
Old-Fashioned Values
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.
Flag as inappropriate
was this review useful?
|
|
An independent voice for families
Advice on the big issues
Already seen it? What do you think?
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
