Love Comes Softly (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Nineteen year old pioneer woman Marty has recently married. She goes west with her husband Clem, hoping to start a new life. But Clem unexpectedly dies, and Marty finds herself alone, two months pregnant. Widower Clark offers her a marriage of convenience: she needs food and money, and he needs someone to take care of his daughter Missie. She accepts his proposal as a temporary solution.
Rated NR • 2003 • 1h 28m
This unrated family drama, "Love Comes Softly," is a gentle frontier romance with mature themes at its core. The film's primary content concern is the sudden, non-graphic death of a main character's spouse early in the story, and the profound grief that follows. There is no profanity, sexual content is limited to a non-nude bathing scene, and violence is very mild. The story follows a young widow, Marty Claridge, who enters a marriage… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Love Comes Softly appropriate for kids?
This unrated family drama, "Love Comes Softly," is a gentle frontier romance with mature themes at its core. The film's primary content concern is the sudden, non-graphic death of a main character's spouse early in the story, and the profound grief that follows. There is no… Read more — free account
Content severity in Love Comes Softly
What happens in Love Comes Softly, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Love Comes Softly
A man briefly and accidentally sees a woman in a bathtub, but no nudity is shown to the viewer. In another scene, a young girl asks about conception, and the answer given is vague and non-explicit. The film's tone is chaste and romantic.
Violence and gore in Love Comes Softly
Violence is infrequent and very mild. A man dies after falling from a horse and hitting his head on a rock; the moment is brief and not bloody. There is some minor pushing between two children, and in one scene a chicken is killed for food, though the act itself is off-screen.
Language in Love Comes Softly
Language is virtually nonexistent. The strongest words used are mild exclamations like "Lordy" and minced oaths such as "dad-blame it."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love Comes Softly
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in Love Comes Softly
The central themes are mature, focusing on the sudden death of a spouse, grief, and loneliness. The film explores the concept of a marriage of convenience, building a new family after loss, and finding love again. Christian faith is a recurring and positive theme throughout the story.
Scary moments in Love Comes Softly
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Love Comes Softly yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Love Comes Softly appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Love Comes Softly is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. This unrated family drama, "Love Comes Softly," is a gentle frontier romance with mature themes at its core. The film's primary content concern is the sudden, non-graphic death of a main character's spouse early in the…
What age rating does Love Comes Softly have?
Love Comes Softly is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Love Comes Softly about?
This unrated family drama, "Love Comes Softly," is a gentle frontier romance with mature themes at its core. The film's primary content concern is the sudden, non-graphic death of a main character's spouse early in the story, and the profound grief that follows. There is no profanity, sexual content is limited to a…
Is there sex or nudity in Love Comes Softly?
A man briefly and accidentally sees a woman in a bathtub, but no nudity is shown to the viewer. In another scene, a young girl asks about conception, and the answer given is vague and non-explicit. The film's tone is chaste and romantic.
How violent is Love Comes Softly?
Violence is infrequent and very mild. A man dies after falling from a horse and hitting his head on a rock; the moment is brief and not bloody. There is some minor pushing between two children, and in one scene a chicken is killed for food, though the act…
Is the language in Love Comes Softly appropriate for kids?
Language is virtually nonexistent. The strongest words used are mild exclamations like "Lordy" and minced oaths such as "dad-blame it."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love Comes Softly?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Love Comes Softly?
The central themes are mature, focusing on the sudden death of a spouse, grief, and loneliness. The film explores the concept of a marriage of convenience, building a new family after loss, and finding love again. Christian faith is a recurring and positive…
How long is Love Comes Softly?
Love Comes Softly runs 88 minutes, directed by Michael Landon Jr., released in 2003.
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