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Snow Angels

(2008, Rated R, Drama, Starring Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, Michael Angarano)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Emotionally intense story of small-town America.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Glenn's emotional outbursts are terrifying. Infidelity among parents doesn't set a good example.

  • Violence:

    Gun violence in an emotionally intense scene. Self harm including hitting head against a truck.

  • Sex:

    Teen sex implied in scenes, but body parts not shown specifically. Infidelity is a theme here. Teenage boys briefly talk about porno movies.

  • Language:

    Annie yells at 3-year-old, saying "Dammit!" F-words used at various points.

  • Consumerism:

    Random shots of American life show people gassing up at the tank. This is more about the have-nots than the haves.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Arthur has "weed" on him, that teens smoke at a crucial moment in the film. Glenn abuses alcohol to the extreme.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Snow Angels

Parents need to know that this movie has a violent ending that might disturb younger viewers. It explores themes of alcoholism, self harm, depression, infidelity, and the nature of violence. The contrast between sensual teenage discovery and adult acts of brutality may leave a lasting impression on sensitive viewers.

Read our full review by Joly Herman

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  • Families can talk about healthy relationships versus dysfunctional ones. What does it mean to be innocent? What does it mean to be disillusioned? How does Arthur cope with his parents' split? How does Glenn cope with his separation from Annie? How does one path lead to fulfillment and the other to destruction?
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