Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 12 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 9 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title iffy for age 2 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 13 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
100% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Great movie! I highly recommend it for older teens and up

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A Moving Film

    Johnny and June Carter Cash's lives were portrayed brilliantly. There were some moments of tension between Johnny and Vivian, but also between Johnny and June. The drug abuse was poortrayed tactfully, but should be approached with caution (the same applies with the salty language). Overall, I think this film is good for older junior high.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    All-time favorite movie

    I saw this movie, and thought of nothing else for the next two days, and ended up watching it again. The acting is perfect (I'm really resisting the urge to throw in my usual "Joaquin Phoenix was robbed!" speech about the Oscars), the story line is intriguing, and it gives an interesting insight to the music business of the '50s, and the birth of rock and roll. There's some language. I think two uses of "ass", a few mild curse words, and one f-word. Drug/alcohol abuse is VERY strong, and we see Johnny Cash going through withdrawals. Might be too disturbing for young kids. No sex scenes, although we do see Johnny, in one scene, go into June's hotel room with her, and we see them wake up together in the morning. They're both married, at the time. My 12-year-old sister has seen this a few times, and while it's a little too long for her, the content is fine, but I would recommend it for kids under 15, just because of the depicted drug dependency.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Moved to silence (almost)...

    If movies ever made me cry, this one would have done it. At the end of the film, I sat with my mouth open. This is a beautiful love story of two people who support and defend one another through times most of us don't have to imagine. Aside from the "throw away" manner in which Johnny and Vivian's relationship was shown (absolutely no redeeming qualities were given to her), the movie shows the bad consequences of bad behavior and the good consequences of good behavior. That it's all true made it even more touching. Highly recommend.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Brings an era of music alive

    This story of Johnny Cash's career and its impact on his health was well done. The story line, acting and directing were all excellent. The depiction of drug and alchohol abuse was realistic. It did not glamorize the use of drugs and alchohol. The consequences of abuse were graphic and devastating to all concerned. The movie provided an interesting view of a few of the key people involved in the 'birth of rock and roll.' I recommend it.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Good music, could have been a great movie

    There's a good story there -- about what it means to be a truly good person, and that we all have darkness in us. But I wish we would have seen more of June's side of things.

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A Fantastic Movie!!

    This was GREAT!!! It seriously deserves many Oscars!!! The acting was fantastic, and the music rocked! Now...down to business...SPOILER WARNING!! some language, including the f-word once. Implied affairs, and Johnny wakes up in bed with a girl once. His brother was killed in a saw accident, and it's pretty bloody, but nothing's really shown. Of course Cash takes drugs and drinks a lot, but it is all shown in a negative light, and he learns to overcome his addictions. All in all, I think most young teens can handle it. It was really an inspiring film!

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love "Walk the Line"

    Walk the line is an excellent movie for every movie lover out their.I saw it a few months ago and i loved it.It is packed with some comical moments and some emotional moments.To thumbs up! A real must see!!!!!!!!!!!!! :l

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great movie and well acted

    This movie was very good. The acting was really good not only from Reese who won a very well deserved best actress award but also from her costard Jaqulin Pheonix (or however it is you spell his name). I thought it was kind of innapropriate though not because of the actual content but because of the message it sends. They made it seem like it wasn't a big deal for him to cheat on his wife with reese Witherspoon's charecter in the movie, making it seem almost sweet. Also they would have cute little flirting scenes in the movie between the two leads while he was still married. All in all good movie though.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My Fav Movie

    This movie is awesome. I mean even if you dont like country music or johnny cash you should still love it. The actors are great Resse Witherspoon who played june carter won actress of the year! i highly suggest this movie it shows you can make it to the top but there will be bumps along the way.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Jonny!

    is a great movie. my 13 year old loved it! all the language and drgs flew right over my 7 year olds head. is a great movie to watch with kids.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 0.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This is one of the Best movies i have seen in a while

    This movie was a great movies for ages 14 and up. This movie lived up to its reviews, unlike THE NEW WORLD. See it, I think it will win for best picture of the year

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