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Carry-On

2024

An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent life-or-death suspense, terrorism, hostage threats, several killings, combat, a lethal nerve agent, and sustained psychological pressure make this best suited to mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple characters are killed, including a supervisor and the antagonist, and there is a threat to kill 250 passengers.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Includes depictions of poisoning and a stabbing; deaths occur, but the film is not focused on visceral blood and guts.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild-to-moderate profanity is consistent with the PG-13 thriller rating; the supplied plot does not indicate slurs or unusually strong language.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Features a same-sex relationship between a hostage and his partner.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist's love for his pregnant girlfriend is a primary motivator for his actions.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

High-tension thriller with constant threats to innocent hostages and a race against time.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Brief reference to alcohol usage as a plot point for work discipline.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent high-stakes action involving gun threats, a knife stabbing, hand-to-hand combat, and a lethal explosion.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist repeatedly risks his life to foil the terrorist plot.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Involves clever problem-solving under extreme pressure.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Cast features diverse representation among law enforcement and key support characters.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show care for loved ones, and cooperation is required to save lives.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates the importance of integrity and protecting others, though the methods are violent.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is brave and loyal, though he acts outside the law due to extreme circumstances.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Carry-On would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Carry-On, and what caused that change?
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