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Fallen

2017

Lucinda Price is sent to a reform academy under the assumption that she has killed a boy. There, she meets two mysterious boys, Cam and Daniel, to whom she feels drawn to both. But as the love triangle unfurls, it is Daniel that Luce cannot keep herself away from, and things begin to take a darker turn when she finds out his true identity.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Teen viewers may encounter fantasy violence, threatening supernatural events, death-related themes, peril, and emotionally intense romance. Sexual content and language are limited, but the atmosphere can be unsettling. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of death and past lives are central to the supernatural plot.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, mostly mild fantasy-related effects.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language, typical for PG-13 teen dramas.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Angels, fallen angels, reincarnation, destiny, and spiritual cosmology are central fantasy themes, though not presented as straightforward religious instruction.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

A central, emotionally intense teen romance drives much of the story, including attraction, jealousy, kissing, and relationship conflict.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Atmospheric tension, shadows, and supernatural threats.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains romantic kissing and suggestive themes, but no explicit content.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes stylized supernatural fights and some moments of peril.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face supernatural threats and frightening revelations, showing bravery and self-sacrifice, though some choices are reckless.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The film encourages imaginative engagement with angel mythology, reincarnation, secret histories, and supernatural world-building.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited diversity within the core student cast.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show occasional support, but the focus is on personal mystery.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Themes include loyalty, identity, free will, sacrifice, enduring love, and resisting manipulation, alongside some idealization of destined romance.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are driven by passion, though often act impulsively due to supernatural circumstances.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Fallen would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Fallen, and what caused that change?
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