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The Healer

2016

The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The film focuses on characters living with terminal cancer and the loss of life.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, if any.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

The healing premise suggests faith and miracle themes, but religion is not a major focus and explicit religious practice appears limited.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Light, non-explicit romantic interest is present.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension regarding illness and hospital settings.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional drinking by adult characters.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Character shows courage in confronting their purpose and fear of loss.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The supernatural healing premise encourages imagination and moral reflection about unusual abilities and their responsibilities.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Standard representation for a story centered on specific local characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may encourage reflection on illness, caregiving, and empathy, but it is not designed to teach factual knowledge or skills.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

The film is fundamentally centered on kindness and care for others.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, healing, and accepting responsibility.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist undergoes positive personal growth.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Healer would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Healer, and what caused that change?
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