it all right truth is kids might see it kind of boring 12 and up
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The Soloist
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Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Memorable, sometimes gritty drama about music, friendship.
Themes in this movie include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Soloist
Parents need to know that this stirring drama about friendship and the beauty of music depicts mental illness in a realistic light, neither overdramatizing nor underemphasizing it. Scenes that take place in L.A.'s gritty areas include some skirmishes and shots of drug use, and a dead body is found. The authentic feel of those scenes (which feature real-life Skid Row regulars) could be upsetting for sensitive viewers. But aside from that and some harsh language (including sparing use of "f--k"), the movie is age appropriate for teens -- there's no sex or blatant product placement.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what the film is trying to say. Why do you think the filmmaker lingered on the gritty Skid Row scenes? Is it to shock or to educate? Were you aware of the massive homeless problem L.A. faces?
- How is this movie different from many other films set in L.A.?
- Families can also discuss Steve and Nathaniel’s relationship. At what point do they become friends, and why?
- The movie is based on a true story -- how accurate do you think it is? Why might filmmakers decide to change some details in making a movie?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
allright 12 and up
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
pretty good drama
brief strong language,and a kinda disturbing fight scene
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Excellent film a tinch mature for 7-11
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Jamie fox was a great actor, but the movie was draging a bit
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
4 11 and up great movie
this movie was good and the message was great. it was u can still be ill and do your best. the language was deep with 2 f-bombs, but i got 2 see it cause the message was great.this movie is for 11 and up
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Jamie and Downey give it their all
A fine movie for most teens who don't mind some strong language, lot of talk of addiction, a fair amount of real life violence, and ESPECIALLY cello music, which I thought was pretty classy.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
im a 12 year old and it was kind of boring
it was good at some parts but as a twelve year old i didnt like it that much it didnt keep my interest...
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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