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I Believe

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2017

Is I Believe appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

A 9 year old boy experiences God's power in a supernatural way.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsReligious themes 5/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5 · Romance 1/5
Strongest positivesPositive messages 4/5 · Courage & resilience 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

Positive messages; strongest caution: religious themes.

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What parents should know

Positive messages; strongest caution: religious themes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Religious themes 5/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

Editorial rating

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes5/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears mild and limited, with no indication of strong profanity or slurs.

Religious themes5/5
Why this rating?

The film is overtly religious and centers on Christian faith.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic content is absent or limited to minor background elements.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Mild childhood fear and supernatural elements may create brief tension, but frightening content is limited.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief, non-graphic moments of conflict or scuffles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Brian demonstrates courage by standing up for his faith.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages wonder and open-mindedness regarding spirituality.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The ensemble offers some ordinary community representation, but notable diversity is not a central feature.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Explores Christian theology and personal spiritual inquiry.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters emphasize love, empathy, and helping others.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong emphasis on faith, prayer, and believing in God's presence.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist exhibits persistence and sincerity in his beliefs.

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  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in I Believe would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in I Believe, and what caused that change?
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