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The Life List

2025

When her mother sends her on a quest to complete a teenage bucket list, a young woman uncovers family secrets, finds romance — and rediscovers herself.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Typical product placement possible but not central.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The inciting incident is the death of the protagonist's mother, which drives the plot.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild language is plausible in a PG-13 contemporary film, but the supplied material gives no specific examples or frequency.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

A central plot point involves the protagonist discovering romance while completing her bucket list.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Romance and likely mild intimacy are present, but the available information does not indicate explicit sexual content or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental adult or social drinking may occur, but no prominent drug use, smoking, or glamorized substance use is indicated.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages the courage to confront the past and pursue new personal goals.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The teenage bucket list creates an imaginative structure for taking risks, trying new experiences, and rethinking one’s future.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Standard contemporary cast representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers incidental insight into grief and emotional growth.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and reconciliation with family are core thematic elements.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes self-discovery, pursuing meaningful goals, processing family history, and finding direction while growing up.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist acts as a relatable figure navigating growth and responsibility.

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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 relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in The Life List would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Life List, and what caused that change?
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