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And So It Goes

2014

Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 adult themes include grief, family estrangement, a neglected child, harsh behavior, romance, and likely some mature humor or language. The emotional material may merit parental discussion for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Real estate and wealthy suburban life are part of the setting, but the film is not presented as advertising products or urging purchases.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The deaths of Oren's wife and Leah's husband are important to the characters' grief and emotional healing, though not presented as action violence.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity or insulting language is plausible for this PG-13 comedy-drama; no slurs or extreme language are indicated.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

A mature romance between Oren and Leah is a central subplot, involving attraction and emotional connection.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary content.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic dialogue and light innuendo may occur, but there is no indication of explicit sexual activity or sexualized nudity.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adults may drink alcohol socially. No drug use, smoking, or glamorized substance misuse is indicated.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Limited to occasional shouting or minor, non-physical conflicts between characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face bereavement, loneliness, estrangement, and unexpected caregiving, showing emotional courage through connection and change.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The neighbor expresses herself through singing, highlighting the arts.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in scope; focused primarily on the specific family dynamic.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental themes about human behavior and emotional development.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Leah's care for Sarah and Oren's eventual change make empathy, cooperation, and compassion central to the resolution.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story strongly emphasizes opening up emotionally, accepting family responsibility, healing grief, and replacing selfishness with compassion.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Oren begins as self-centered and unkind, but his developing care for Sarah and emotional growth provide a redemptive example; adults make poor choices before changing.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in And So It Goes would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in And So It Goes, and what caused that change?
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