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Love's Enduring Promise (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In the 1800s frontier, Missie Davis is a bright and beautiful schoolteacher whose love for the prairie is matched only by her passion for books. When Missie encounters Grant, a handsome New England railroad executive, she feels as though she's met a hero from one of her novels.

Rated 12 • 2004 • 1h 28m

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This sequel to "Love Comes Softly" continues the story of the Davis family on the 1800s frontier. Rated for general audiences, "Love's Enduring Promise" is a gentle, faith-based romantic drama suitable for most family members. However, parents should be aware of a few mature elements that drive its TV-PG rating. The film includes a scene where a character is accidentally injured with an axe, with some blood shown on the wound. The most… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

January Jones
January Jones
Logan Bartholomew
Logan Bartholomew
Dale Midkiff
Dale Midkiff
Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl
Kesun Loder
Kesun Loder
LA
Logan Arens
Mackenzie Astin
Mackenzie Astin
Cliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
MP
Matthew Peters
MB
Michael Bartel
Dominic Scott Kay
Dominic Scott Kay
BP
Blaine Pate
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Is Love's Enduring Promise appropriate for kids?

This sequel to "Love Comes Softly" continues the story of the Davis family on the 1800s frontier. Rated for general audiences, "Love's Enduring Promise" is a gentle, faith-based romantic drama suitable for most family members. However, parents should be aware of a few mature… Read more — free account

Content severity in Love's Enduring Promise

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 1/10
Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Love's Enduring Promise, moment by moment

  1. 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
  2. 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
  3. 0:27 🍷 Substances 1/10
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Sex and nudity in Love's Enduring Promise

Sexual content is very mild and limited to a few romantic kisses between courting characters, such as Missie and Grant. There is no innuendo or nudity.

Violence and gore in Love's Enduring Promise

There is one instance of accidental violence. A man strikes his leg with an axe while chopping wood, and the bloody gash is briefly shown. He is later seen in bed with a bandaged wound. The moment is not gratuitous but could be jarring for some.

Language in Love's Enduring Promise

None. The dialogue is consistently clean and free of profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Love's Enduring Promise

There is a single, brief mention of using liquor as an antiseptic to clean a wound. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.

Mature themes in Love's Enduring Promise

The film centers on themes of family, faith, love, and perseverance on the frontier. It also contains mature themes of serious injury and loss. A main character suffers a debilitating injury, causing distress. The most notable theme is the death of a child, who freezes to death off-screen, a somber event that is a key plot point.

Scary moments in Love's Enduring Promise

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Love's Enduring Promise 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Love's Enduring Promise appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Love's Enduring Promise is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. This sequel to "Love Comes Softly" continues the story of the Davis family on the 1800s frontier. Rated for general audiences, "Love's Enduring Promise" is a gentle, faith-based romantic drama suitable for most family…

What age rating does Love's Enduring Promise have?

Love's Enduring Promise is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Love's Enduring Promise about?

This sequel to "Love Comes Softly" continues the story of the Davis family on the 1800s frontier. Rated for general audiences, "Love's Enduring Promise" is a gentle, faith-based romantic drama suitable for most family members. However, parents should be aware of a few mature elements that drive its TV-PG rating. The…

Is there sex or nudity in Love's Enduring Promise?

Sexual content is very mild and limited to a few romantic kisses between courting characters, such as Missie and Grant. There is no innuendo or nudity.

How violent is Love's Enduring Promise?

There is one instance of accidental violence. A man strikes his leg with an axe while chopping wood, and the bloody gash is briefly shown. He is later seen in bed with a bandaged wound. The moment is not gratuitous but could be jarring for some.

Is the language in Love's Enduring Promise appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is consistently clean and free of profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Love's Enduring Promise?

There is a single, brief mention of using liquor as an antiseptic to clean a wound. There is no on-screen consumption of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.

What mature themes appear in Love's Enduring Promise?

The film centers on themes of family, faith, love, and perseverance on the frontier. It also contains mature themes of serious injury and loss. A main character suffers a debilitating injury, causing distress. The most notable theme is the death of a child…

How long is Love's Enduring Promise?

Love's Enduring Promise runs 88 minutes, directed by Michael Landon Jr., released in 2004.

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