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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent sci-fi battles, peril, frightening imagery, torture, intense lightsaber fights, mass destruction, and the sudden death of a major character make this best for tweens and older children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

As a major franchise entry, the film is supported by significant global merchandising and toy lines.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A major legacy character is killed by their own child, which is a significant and emotional plot point.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some limited depictions of injuries from lightsaber wounds and blaster shots, but it is not gratuitous or overly graphic.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild language typical of a PG-13 adventure film.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

The film features 'The Force', a quasi-religious, spiritual philosophy central to the Jedi and their adversaries.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Implied romantic tension between legacy characters and subtle hints of interest between new characters.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent peril includes torture, abduction, disturbing visions, dangerous escapes, frightening villains, major destruction, and intense life-or-death confrontations.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Brief scenes in a cantina environment with aliens drinking, but no substance abuse or glamorization.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Features intense space battles, lightsaber duels, blaster fire, and planetary destruction. Characters are killed or injured in combat.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

The core of the plot involves characters facing overwhelming odds with bravery to serve a higher cause.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Showcases imaginative world-building, alien creature design, and creative space-based action sequences.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse lead cast in terms of gender and ethnicity, reflecting a modern approach to the franchise.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental lessons in themes of narrative structure and heroic archetypes.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The characters frequently show cooperation and empathy towards one another in the face of conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes themes of hope, courage, standing up to tyranny, and finding one's place in the world.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are brave and act with integrity, though characters also grapple with moral conflict.

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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 Star Wars: The Force Awakens would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and what caused that change?
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