Common Sense Media Review
By Tracy Moore
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Family drama about loss has heavy themes.
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The Bouquet
What's the Story?
Busy executive Terri (Kristy Swanson) and her estranged sister Mandy are too busy to visit their aging parents. But when their dad dies suddenly, they discover that he left behind not just an ailing floral business, but also a wife lacking in business savvy. Will they be able to put aside their differences to help save the family business, or will old grudges drive a permanent wedge?
Is It Any Good?
Although THE BOUQUET is family friendly, its exploration of the heavier themes -- death, loss, grieving, sibling rivalry, and unmet goals -- don't exactly make for breezy entertainment.
It's tough to imagine young kids finding much to sustain them here, but for families dealing with loss, this could offer a healthy way to process those feelings or explore how loss brings familial fractures to light.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about not giving up. Have you ever been faced with a challenge that felt insurmountable? How did you tackle it? What was the outcome?
Have you ever had to put aside your differences to be part of a team? What happened?
It's difficult to stay in touch as kids get older. Does your extended family keep in touch? How often do you get together? How can families stay close when they are so often geographically scattered?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 5, 2013
- Cast : Billy Mitchell , Danny Glover , Kristy Swanson
- Director : Anne Wheeler
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Nasser
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Run time : 90 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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