School of Life (2005) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is held. And every year for the last 43 years Norman Warner or most fondly called Stormin' Norman Warner has won the award. Now that he has died, the burden of carrying the legacy falls into the hands of Matt Warner, the son of the late Norman Warner who has always lived in the shadow of his father.
Rated PG • 2005 • 1h 51m
School of Life is a PG-rated teacher-drama about Matt Warner stepping out of his late father Norman's shadow while a charismatic new teacher, Michael D'Angelo ("Mr. D"), wins students' hearts. Parents should know the film contains on-screen death and a storyline about inoperable lung cancer that prompts grief and sadness, plus mild profanity, a brief teen kiss, a short punch, and a casual reference to cosmetic surgery. Substance use… Sign up for the full guide
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Is School of Life appropriate for kids?
School of Life is a PG-rated teacher-drama about Matt Warner stepping out of his late father Norman's shadow while a charismatic new teacher, Michael D'Angelo ("Mr. D"), wins students' hearts. Parents should know the film contains on-screen death and a storyline about inoperable… Read more — free account
Content severity in School of Life
What happens in School of Life, moment by moment
- 0:03 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:08 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in School of Life
Light and brief. There is a one-line reference to a "boob job" in adult conversation and a fleeting, chaste kiss between two teens (Chase Witherspoon and Matt's son) late in the film. No nudity or explicit sexual content.
Violence and gore in School of Life
Minimal and non-graphic. The film contains a single, brief physical altercation in which a man is punched; there is no blood or prolonged fighting. Overall the tone is dramatic rather than action-oriented.
Language in School of Life
Mild. Several common PG-level profanities appear (examples reported: two uses of "bastard," multiple uses of "jackass," "ass," one written use of "bitch," and words like "hell" and "piss" in dialogue), plus a suggested middle-finger gesture. Language is occasional and not pervasive.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in School of Life
Light and incidental. No on-screen alcohol or drug use is depicted; the only substance-related images are adults drinking coffee or holding warm beverages in staff-room/celebration scenes. These are casual, non-glorified background moments.
Mature themes in School of Life
Prominent and emotional. The film opens with the death of longtime teacher Norman Warner and later follows Mr. D's diagnosis of inoperable lung cancer, student grief when he stops teaching, and the community coping with loss. Those storylines drive much of the drama and may be upsetting to sensitive viewers.
Scary moments in School of Life
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for School of Life 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 School of Life appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests School of Life is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. School of Life is a PG-rated teacher-drama about Matt Warner stepping out of his late father Norman's shadow while a charismatic new teacher, Michael D'Angelo ("Mr. D"), wins students' hearts. Parents should know the…
What age rating does School of Life have?
School of Life is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is School of Life about?
School of Life is a PG-rated teacher-drama about Matt Warner stepping out of his late father Norman's shadow while a charismatic new teacher, Michael D'Angelo ("Mr. D"), wins students' hearts. Parents should know the film contains on-screen death and a storyline about inoperable lung cancer that prompts grief and…
Is there sex or nudity in School of Life?
Light and brief. There is a one-line reference to a "boob job" in adult conversation and a fleeting, chaste kiss between two teens (Chase Witherspoon and Matt's son) late in the film. No nudity or explicit sexual content.
How violent is School of Life?
Minimal and non-graphic. The film contains a single, brief physical altercation in which a man is punched; there is no blood or prolonged fighting. Overall the tone is dramatic rather than action-oriented.
Is the language in School of Life appropriate for kids?
Mild. Several common PG-level profanities appear (examples reported: two uses of "bastard," multiple uses of "jackass," "ass," one written use of "bitch," and words like "hell" and "piss" in dialogue), plus a suggested middle-finger gesture. Language is…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in School of Life?
Light and incidental. No on-screen alcohol or drug use is depicted; the only substance-related images are adults drinking coffee or holding warm beverages in staff-room/celebration scenes. These are casual, non-glorified background moments.
What mature themes appear in School of Life?
Prominent and emotional. The film opens with the death of longtime teacher Norman Warner and later follows Mr. D's diagnosis of inoperable lung cancer, student grief when he stops teaching, and the community coping with loss. Those storylines drive much of…
How long is School of Life?
School of Life runs 111 minutes, directed by William Dear, released in 2005.
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