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Splitting Adam

2015

After accidentally stumbling into his uncle's mysterious "tanning bed", Adam learns the answer to all of his problems - multiple Adams. With his new collection of clones, Adam is hopping on one wild summer ride with an epic splash.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG family comedy with repeated slapstick danger, a fight, peril on a waterslide, shared pain, deception, and potentially emotional clone farewells; romance is limited to a crush and kiss. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

A fictional water park and fundraiser are central settings, but the available material does not indicate real-brand promotion or sustained product placement.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The original may die and the clones cease to exist unless restored; several clones fade away in emotional farewells rather than graphic deaths.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears limited to mild name-calling and teenage insults, with no indication of strong profanity or slurs.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Adam has a crush on Lori, tries to impress her, arranges a date, apologizes, and ultimately shares a kiss.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mostly playful family-film tension, but the rogue clone, shared pain, dangerous waterslide pursuit, fighting, and fear of disappearing create several genuinely scary moments.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild innuendo related to teenage dating; nothing explicit or mature.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Slapstick conflict includes trapping someone in a dumpster, tying up clones, a fight, kicking, and a dangerous waterslide confrontation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Adam and his friends confront a dangerous rogue clone, rescue Lori, repair the situation, and accept painful consequences to protect others.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The personality-based cloning idea, inventive duplicate characters, magic performance, and teamwork to solve the crisis offer strong imaginative and problem-solving appeal.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The teen cast is presented as a mixed ensemble with distinct personalities, but the available evidence gives little detail about broader backgrounds, identities, or disabilities.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends cooperate to repair the machine and save the water park; characters apologize and reconcile, although bullying and mean-spirited pranks also occur.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes honesty, accepting one's real self, responsibility, teamwork, repairing harm, and recognizing that shortcuts and manipulation create problems.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Adam makes selfish and deceptive choices but admits wrongdoing and changes; friends and family help, though some behavior is reckless or irresponsible.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Splitting Adam would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Splitting Adam, and what caused that change?
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