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Possession
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Glossy romance with pretty people.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–15
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Possession
Parents need to know that this movie has sexual situations and references, including sex between unmarried couples, a lesbian relationship, and an out-of-wedlock pregnancy. Roland and Maud almost become sexually involved when he stops, telling her that he has hurt others in the past and does not want to become physically intimate until they have a better sense of their relationship. A character commits suicide. Characters steal documents of great value. There's some strong language, and characters smoke and drink. Some audience members may be upset by scenes of an unauthorized exhumation.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the two couples are alike and how they are different, and they should talk about the decisions made by Ash and LaMotte to become involved with each other despite prior relationships. Who was hurt by what they did? What do we know about Roland's and Maud's prior relationships, and how did they help and hurt the development of their relationship with each other? What led them to trust -- and mistrust -- each other? What was the right thing for Roland to do when he discovered Ash's draft letters? How much is it fair for us to learn about historical figures and what do we do with that information?
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