I Still Believe (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: I Still Believe
Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Released: 2020
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 7.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

Rated PG • 2020 • 1h 55m

Directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin

7.6

1K+

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Age

12+

This film's PG rating is for its strong thematic material. "I Still Believe" is a faith-based romance centered on the true story of musician Jeremy Camp, whose wife Melissa is diagnosed with and ultimately succumbs to ovarian cancer. Parents should be aware of emotionally intense scenes depicting her illness, multiple hospitalizations, discussions of terminal disease, and a main character's death. The film also includes a character's… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

KJ Apa

Britt Robertson

Nathan Parsons

Gary Sinise

Shania Twain

Reuben Dodd

Nicolas Bechtel

Melissa Roxburgh

Terry Serpico

Tanya Christiansen

Cameron Arnett

Abigail Cowen

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Content severity in I Still Believe

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in I Still Believe, moment by moment

0:28 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:41 🍷 Substances 2/10

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Sex and nudity in I Still Believe

Content is limited to romance. The central couple, Jeremy and Melissa, share several kisses throughout the film. Some are brief and affectionate, while others are more passionate, particularly after their engagement and wedding. There is no nudity or sexual innuendo.

Violence and gore in I Still Believe

Violence is very brief and not directed at people. In a moment of intense grief and anger after his wife's death, a character smashes his guitar against a wall, breaking it. There is no other physical violence.

Language in I Still Believe

None. As a faith-based film, there is no profanity or coarse language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in I Still Believe

Substance use is present entirely within a medical context. A main character with cancer is shown in hospital beds with IV drips providing medication. There are discussions of medical treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. There is no recreational drug or alcohol use.

Mature themes in I Still Believe

The film's primary focus is on strong and mature themes. A central storyline involves a young woman's diagnosis with terminal cancer, her physical suffering, and her eventual death. This leads to intense scenes of emotional distress, grief, and a character questioning his religious faith in the face of tragedy. Themes of hope, love, and faith are explored through the lens of this suffering.

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Is I Still Believe appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests I Still Believe is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. This film's PG rating is for its strong thematic material. "I Still Believe" is a faith-based romance centered on the true story of musician Jeremy Camp, whose wife Melissa is diagnosed with and ultimately succumbs to…

What age rating does I Still Believe have?

I Still Believe is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.

What is I Still Believe about?

Is there sex or nudity in I Still Believe?

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Is the language in I Still Believe appropriate for kids?

None. As a faith-based film, there is no profanity or coarse language.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in I Still Believe?

What mature themes appear in I Still Believe?

How long is I Still Believe?

I Still Believe runs 115 minutes, directed by Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, released in 2020.

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