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What Dreams May Come

(1998, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Robin Williams, Annabella Sciorra)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Worthwhile for thoughtful teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    None
  • Violence:

    None Characters in peril, scary scenes in hell-like setting
  • Sex:

    Mild
  • Language:

    Mild
  • Consumerism:

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

    None
 

What Parents Need to Know

About What Dreams May Come

Parents need to know that this movie has brief strong language and disturbing imagery.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Chris' relationships with his children, and how he thinks about what he should have done differently after their death. Teens may also like to learn about the myth of Orpheus, to see the similarities and differences.

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

    great

    i loved it!! it's an awesome movie, and it really makes you appreciate life and what you have after watching it. it shows what heaven, and hell, may look like in the after life. i thought it was great. the only thing is the scenes with hell, and i think there may of been some scenes with bad language, but overall it's a great movie.

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

    Extremely confusing the first couple times you watch this.

    This movie is pretty good, but slightly boring because of the confusing flashbacks, and unexplained scenes. You should note that there is breif, but strong language throughout the film. Grown ups will most likely be a little confused too. There are also disturbing, graphic scenes. The last thing is, is the movie is made up of opinions such as why some people go to hell, or what your heaven will be made of, so it is difficult to watch if you have a loved one who has been in a difficult situation, and the movie is showing where they might be (heaven, or hell), because it does show each.

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