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A Walk to Remember

(2002, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Peter Coyote, Shane West, Mandy Moore)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    A syrupy re-tread of "Love Story".

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Inter-racial friends
  • Violence:

    Dangerous prank and car accident with injuries, sad death
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Strong language for a PG
  • Consumerism:

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

    Teen drinking (offscreen)
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A Walk to Remember

Parents need to know that this movie has very strong language for a PG, with many "s-words." Before Landon cleans up his act, he drinks and drives. It is clear that Jamie is very principled and their only physical involvement is some chaste kisses. At one point, she asks, "Are you trying to seduce me?" and he replies, "Are you seducible?" She says she is not and he respects her for it. Landon?s best friend is black (Al Thompson as Eric), but the character?s dialogue is so stereotyped that he seems like the "token black guy" in "Not Another Teen Movie." He and Landon have an elaborate special friendship handshake, and there is an unintentionally hilarious moment when, after an exchange of sympathy and support, they soberly go into their handshake moves.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether they have lists of things they want to do before they die, and how we can help each other realize our dreams. How can we tell that Landon was not happy when he thought he was better than Jamie? How did she show him that he could be something more? When should we care about what other people think of us, and when shouldn?t we?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    I am an 11 year old girl and I just saw this movie yesterday. It is now my favorite movie of all time. There is some language and some sensuality but otherwise, it is a GREAT movie. Warning: Crying while watching this movie is perfectly normal.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Awesome movie, that I now cherish!

    I love love love this movie! I just can't describe how awesome it is! I don't get why commonsense rated it so low! It's my #1 favorite now! Just know, that there is no sexuality what so ever, just teens fooling around. The romance is sweet. The ending made me shed tears for hours!(literaly) I don't want to spoil it for you. Just watch it! The cursing was okay, and not that bad. The girl is the best role model ever!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    I few words that I wish they didn't put in but other wise AMAZING film.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 5.0

    A Movie to Remember

    This was an 'ahh inspiring' movie. The music was beautiful, and the story-line captured me in a momment of truth and reality. I would highly reccomend (with some form of filtering system due to some very iffy content) Great messages throughout the entire movie. Did I mention it's my new Favorite!?

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    people are taking it too harshly its classic and sweet. sure there are some age apropriate moments but all in all its a must see for the whoel family 6 & up!!

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

    Made the Mom Cry

    My almost-10-year old daughter and I watched this together. At first we didn't even recognize Mandy Moore. ( Not very red-heady). While my daughter doesn't cry at movies, this was a several-tissue one for me. She kept telling me to get the whole box. Worth seeing. I liked it better than Love Story.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    Huh?

    Well not that good.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It's a must see for any average group of Friends

    This movie is a must see. It is a great movie for a whole family to enjoy.There is a couple of swearing in the movie such as b**l sh*t and a couple of other mishaps but it doesn't put a damper on the cries, laughs and a heart of a wonderful movie

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

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

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Idaho
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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

    good movie.

    this is a good movie. some strong language, though. Not suitable for young children.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!

    THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE. IT IS ONE OF MY FAVS! U HAVE TO SEEE IT!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A well done movie but...

    This movie was wonderful. The actors and actresses did a very good job and were well cast. However, I feel that the language was unnecessary. The movie did not need the language at all. It did not improve it at all and was very distracting. I think this movie is very good for kids my age, but younger kids should not see it.

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Romance

    This is one of my favorite movies. It has some questionable content, the most obvious being more than one s-word, drinking and driving, a boy bleeding from the head and some mean bullying involving done-over porno pics of an innocent girl. If you delve deeper into it, not being a kid, you get a lot more sex and other thematic elements. However, most kids won't even understand it, and I think that kids over 10 should be able to watch it.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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

    Oh my Gosh

    I LOVE THIS MOVIE! It is the best movie a kid my age could see and the parents would probably love it to. Yes a very sad movie, but it also has some humor. It was a wonderful love story and Mandy Moore (the main character, Jamie) did a great job. This is probably the best movie she has ever starred in. Oh and Shane West (also a main character) is the cutest guy I have ever seen! If u do not like either of these people, still see it. It rocks!

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    best movie

    This is one of the best movies out there. Its a great love story about this girl who basically changes this guys life (he wasn't heading down the right path). Its been my favorite movie since i was 9 when it came out. I love it and its definetly a good movie to sit down and watch.

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