This was a great family movie! From the spazzy character Olsen to the hilarious briefcase scene ("Do you have an adapter... I need to charge my briefcase") it was non stop laughs. The movie uses quite a few inappropriate words, but as long as a parent is proctoring the kids watching, it should be okay. There is also a large amount of alcohol consumed when the Russians come to visit, but thats about it for improper behavior. This movie is definitely more fun to watch with friends, or with family than by yourself. I hope you all enjoy Local Hero as much as me and my family did!
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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A poignant, funny tale of a simpler life.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Local Hero
Parents need to know that this movie has the feel of a fairy tale, but there are some odd moments that may bother some kids. Happer hires a "therapist" for a bizarre "abuse therapy." Danny saves a rabbit that is then cooked and served to Danny and McIntyre by Gordon.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how McIntyre's life in Houston is cluttered but empty. What does McIntyre list as the requirements for an excellent life in Houston? Do the villagers agree with him, since all but Ben are anxious to sell? Why does the girl with the punk outfit say that she likes McIntyre? Why didn't Ben want to sell? Why, when McIntyre calls the village pay phone at the end of the film, does no one answer?
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I laughed.... I laughed... and I laughed some more!
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