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Dragonfly

2002

A grieving doctor is being contacted by his late wife through his patient's near death experiences.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 supernatural suspense includes a fatal car crash, bereavement, frightening visions, pregnancy-related peril, and emotionally mature questions about death and the afterlife. 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 character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Religious themes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The film centers on the death of a wife and themes of mourning.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Medical settings include minor blood and imagery related to patient trauma.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity appropriate for the PG-13 rating.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Explores spiritualism and life-after-death concepts, but not religious doctrine.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The central plot is driven by the romantic love and bond between a husband and his late wife.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Supernatural contact, ominous visions, near-death experiences, and possible danger create sustained thriller tension.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No significant sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains depictions of a fatal bus crash and some tense situations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows courage in pursuing the truth behind his mysterious experiences.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Explores imaginative concepts regarding connection across life and death.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes a diverse array of hospital patients and international settings.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides some insight into hospital settings and humanitarian work.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show concern for patients and emotional support for one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes emphasize love, grief, hope, compassion, and openness to unexplained experiences while processing loss.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist is a dedicated doctor, though his grief causes some behavioral instability.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Dragonfly would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Dragonfly, and what caused that change?
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