Parent Reviews of The Outsiders

Movie PG-13 1983 114 minutes
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Parents Say

age 12+

Based on 41 parent reviews

Parents say this film, based on a classic novel, presents important themes of identity, friendship, and the struggles faced by adolescents, yet some reviews caution about its portrayals of violence, smoking, and mature themes. While many appreciate the film's fidelity to the book and its educational potential for teenagers, others express concerns about the appropriateness of its content for younger audiences.

  • themes of identity
  • educational potential
  • concerns about violence
  • fidelity to the book
  • appropriate for teens
  • mature themes
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