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Rebecca

(1940, Rated NR, Classic, Starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Excellent, but may be too long and moody for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The relationship between de Winter and his new wife is less than equal by contemporary standards.

  • Violence:

    The memory of a dead women haunts a house and those within it.

  • Sex:

    Adultery. History of incest (between cousins).

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rebecca

Parents need to know that while this movie is suspenseful, it's also long and moody, which might turn off antsy preteens. Teens, especially movie buffs, are more likely to get into this one: Some won't appreciate the period look and feel, but most will enjoy the twists and turns of the compelling story. This movie has mature themes including death, murder, adultery, and incest.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Superb Best Picture Winner

    It totally deserved the top prize in 1940, it had great acting, no language at all...movies nowadays don't add up to this. Plus the plot was fantastic and the ending was totally unexpected.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Beautiful Story = Near-Perfect Film.

    Absolutely LOVE this movie, as well as the book by Daphne Du Maurier-- an absolutely wonderful love story that involves tragic mystery, and a main character's intense insecurity. Hitchcock won his only Oscar for this film, and it was very well-deserved. I certainly recommend it (and the book) for both teens and adults.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    who3697cares
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Flawed by being somewhat melodramatic, among other things, but overall good.

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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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