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A Good Year

2006

Failed London banker Max Skinner inherits his uncle's vineyard in Provence, where he spent many childhood holidays. Upon his arrival, he meets a woman from California who tells Max she is his long-lost cousin and that the property is hers.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 material includes adult romantic and sexual situations, drinking and wine-centered culture, mild language, and themes of bereavement and family conflict. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Luxury property, wine, finance, and appraisal are plot elements, but the film does not strongly promote particular brands or products.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

The death of the uncle is a premise, handled as a background event.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild coarse language and moderate insults.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of the movie is a developing romance.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not a scary film.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild sexual references and innuendo.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent consumption of wine as part of the vineyard setting.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Brief, minor physical altercations or accidents.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Courage shown in making difficult personal life changes.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The vineyard, food, wine, artful lifestyle, and adaptation to an unfamiliar setting support appreciation of creativity and sensory experience.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features international settings and characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It offers incidental information about Provence, vineyards, wine production, inheritance, and valuing place and heritage.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Themes of empathy and community develop throughout.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film favors slowing down, valuing relationships and heritage, and choosing a meaningful life over money and career status.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Max begins as selfish and work-focused but grows more caring and connected; other adults show a mixture of admirable and questionable choices.

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  1. What message do you think the story most wants you to remember?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in A Good Year would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Good Year, and what caused that change?
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