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Definitely, Maybe

2008

When Will decides to tell his daughter the story of how he met her mother, he discovers that a second look at the past might also give him a second chance at the future.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 relationship drama includes infidelity, sexual references and sex education, drunkenness, divorce, depression, and emotionally complicated adult choices; no substantial violence or graphic sexual depiction is indicated. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Features common brand references typical of a modern setting, but not promotional.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The death of a parent before the story begins is mentioned as part of a character's backstory.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild language and some suggestive banter.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romantic relationships are the central theme, including kissing, infidelity, and complex dating histories.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Sex education, an affair, sexual history, pregnancy, and implied adult sexual activity are present, without indication of graphic depiction.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Will drunkenly confesses his feelings; adult drinking is part of the relationship drama.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face divorce, regret, depression, career loss, and difficult emotional conversations with varying degrees of honesty.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The nonlinear storytelling, changed names, guessing game, and literary motif encourage imaginative interpretation of the past.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a multi-ethnic cast, though characters are primarily defined by their roles in the lead's life.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Politics, sex education, publishing, and literature appear incidentally rather than as teaching objectives.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Maya shows empathy and helps her father process the divorce; friends and partners also offer support despite conflict.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes honesty, accountability, family love, emotional persistence, and learning from complicated relationship choices.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Adults show affection and commitment, but also make hurtful choices involving infidelity, deception, drinking, and delayed honesty.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Definitely, Maybe would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Definitely, Maybe, and what caused that change?
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