Letters to God (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young boy fighting cancer writes letters to God, touching lives in his neighborhood and inspiring hope among everyone he comes in contact. An unsuspecting substitute postman, with a troubled life of his own, becomes entangled in the boy's journey and his family by reading the letters. They inspire him to seek a better life for himself and his own son he's lost through his alcohol addiction.
Rated PG • 2010 • 1h 50m
Letters to God is a faith-based drama centered on Tyler, an eight-year-old boy courageously fighting cancer, and the impact his letters have on those around him. The film is rated PG for its heavy emotional themes involving a child's terminal illness and the grieving process of his family and neighbors. While the movie remains gentle, the content focuses on mortality, making it a potentially difficult watch for younger children or… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Letters to God appropriate for kids?
Letters to God is a faith-based drama centered on Tyler, an eight-year-old boy courageously fighting cancer, and the impact his letters have on those around him. The film is rated PG for its heavy emotional themes involving a child's terminal illness and the grieving process of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Letters to God
What happens in Letters to God, moment by moment
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- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Letters to God
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in Letters to God
There is no violence on screen.
Language in Letters to God
No profanity or coarse language is used throughout the film.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Letters to God
A supporting character, Brady, struggles with alcoholism and is seen drinking in a bar setting to cope with his life stressors.
Mature themes in Letters to God
The film deals heavily with terminal illness, the death of a child, and family grief, which may be emotionally difficult for some viewers.
Scary moments in Letters to God
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Letters to God appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Letters to God is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Letters to God is a faith-based drama centered on Tyler, an eight-year-old boy courageously fighting cancer, and the impact his letters have on those around him. The film is rated PG for its heavy emotional themes…
What age rating does Letters to God have?
Letters to God is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Letters to God about?
Letters to God is a faith-based drama centered on Tyler, an eight-year-old boy courageously fighting cancer, and the impact his letters have on those around him. The film is rated PG for its heavy emotional themes involving a child's terminal illness and the grieving process of his family and neighbors. While the…
Is there sex or nudity in Letters to God?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is Letters to God?
There is no violence on screen.
Is the language in Letters to God appropriate for kids?
No profanity or coarse language is used throughout the film.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Letters to God?
A supporting character, Brady, struggles with alcoholism and is seen drinking in a bar setting to cope with his life stressors.
What mature themes appear in Letters to God?
The film deals heavily with terminal illness, the death of a child, and family grief, which may be emotionally difficult for some viewers.
How long is Letters to God?
Letters to God runs 110 minutes, directed by David Nixon, Patrick Doughtie, released in 2010.
Where can I read the full Letters to God parent guide?
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