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Tuck Everlasting

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Lovely version of the favorite middle-school book.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    All major characters are white
  • Violence:

    Peril and violence, character killed Peril
  • Sex:

    Teens swim in underwear and kiss
  • Language:

    Mild language
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Mild
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tuck Everlasting

Parents need to know that this movie includes tense scenes, peril, and a murder. There are some mild teen romantic encounters, including a swim in underwear. The themes of the movie may be too melancholy for younger children.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what they would do if they had the choice presented to Winnie. They should also compare it to the book. Why make Winnie a teenager in the movie when she is only 10 in the book? How does that change the story?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    luv it

    i luv this movie!!!

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    SEE THIS MOVIE!

    I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! My favorite movie ever! I read the book in class, then saw the movie with my friends. We were CRYING.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    if you like sad moives this is the one

    Its a vary good moive but i cry every time i watch it

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    The amazing movie called tuck everlasting

    What is there to say it is Simply AMAZING i approve this movie is appoprite for kids 9+. This movie is my favorite movie ever.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 1.0

    One of my least favorite movies.

    I had to read the book twice as a changed schools after 5th grade. The book was one of the most boring things I have ever read. It just so happens that the second time I had to read it, the movie came out. Lovely. Are you guys serious about this movie having a negative message because all of the main characters are white? It took place in a small town in 1881. That isn't a message, it's a historical fact. However, I will say that the movie was INCREDIBLY boring. It focused far too much on Winnie's relationships instead of the actual theme of the story; the negative side of immortality. The movie isn't particularly inappropriate, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they are interested in comparing the book to it.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    tuck ever lasting

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Tuck Everlasting is a tired effort that tries so hard to be a good movie

    Sex/Nudity: There is some kissing between the main characters. Violence/Scariness: One of the lead characters hits a man in the back of the head with a gun (no blood or gore is shown). Profanity: Some name-calling. Nothing serious. Substance use: I can't remember. Social Behavior: Good for the most part. Overall rating: C Age recommendation: 10+

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Wonderful!

    I absolutely love this movie! Natalie Babbit is a fantastic author, so i would definately reccomend reading the book if you haven't already. I especial liked that it was a clean family friendly film that everyone enjoyed. A simple yet touching story about a romance and a lesson about life.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Great, sentimental movie

    This was a great movie "for the whole family". We all enjoyed it for different reasons, but it felt overall deep and meaningful for all of us, I'd venture. Good acting and a surprising, well-told story keep everyone engaged.

  10. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Read the book instead!

    I was very sad that the movie wasn't as good as the book. It was such a lovely book. The whole movie felt sort of fake. I couldn't actually see the girl who played Winnie as Winnie. It just wasn't a GOOD movie. The best description is that it was "lame".

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This was okay

    This movie was okay though a lot worse than the book. Jesse and Winnie were good but the stranger in the yellow suit was not very convincing. Also sometimes it got a little slow.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Sweet Everlasting

    Nowadays, people should model their movie scripts after this magical movie. The characters were wholesome but not cheesy. The script was well written, the plot was fabulous, and the acting was sincere and realistic. I truly felt sorry for the Tuck family! I only wish I could have been Winnie Foster! (I would have chosen the latter from the ending!!)

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