D.A.R.Y.L.

PGUnited States rating19851h 40mFamily, Science Fiction, Adventure
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PG US
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A young boy with incredible skills and a mysterious past finds a loving home with a kind foster family. He navigates the challenges of making friends and learning how to connect with the people around him. The story explores what it means to have feelings and the importance of finding where you belong.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional adventure structure with steady pacing and moments of calm between the action sequences. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA car crash and a chase through a forest at the beginning of the film.
  • Approx.ScaryA high-speed chase involving a helicopter and a military base.
  • Approx.ScaryA scene where a character is shot and later dies.
  • Approx.ScaryA scene where the main character is underwater and appears to be lifeless.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about Daryl's special abilities and how he used them to help his friends?
  2. 2How did Daryl show that he was trying to connect with his foster family?
  3. 3What does it mean to be a good friend to someone who is different from you?

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