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Gone

2012

Jill Conway is trying to rebuild her life after escaping a terrifying kidnapping. Though she is having a difficult time, she takes small steps toward normalcy by starting a new job and inviting her sister, Molly, to move in with her. Returning home from work one morning, Jill discovers that Molly has vanished, and she is certain that the same man who previously abducted her has returned for revenge.

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? The film centers on kidnapping trauma, a missing sister, threats, danger, and sustained psychological suspense. Its PG-13 rating supports older-teen guidance, though explicit sexual content appears limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The thriller includes a violent death during the final confrontation. Death is consequential but not a major grief-centered theme.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

The kidnapping and confrontation include violence and some blood or injury detail, but gore is not the film’s main focus or presented graphically.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some profanity and tense name-calling are likely, at a moderate PG-13 level rather than extreme or constant language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic or sexual relationships may be mentioned briefly, but romance is peripheral to the kidnapping and survival plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

A survivor is convinced her kidnapper has returned, creating sustained suspense, fear, pursuit, and uncertainty about a missing sister.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

The PG-13 rating indicates some sexual material, but it appears limited and is not central to the story.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Any alcohol or other substance use appears incidental rather than a major plot element or an encouraged behavior.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes intense chase sequences, physical confrontations, and implications of abduction-related harm.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows significant courage in facing a past trauma.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Standard thriller narrative structure.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story centers on sisters and offers some varied supporting characters, but identity and broad representation are not prominent themes.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Limited displays of kindness due to the isolating nature of the plot.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of resilience and survivor determination, though the tone is primarily suspenseful.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Main character exhibits determination, though her actions are driven by extreme circumstances and desperation.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Gone would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Gone, and what caused that change?
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