Jumping Ship

GUnited States rating20011h 32mTV Movie, Family, Drama
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G US
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Two cousins go on a summer trip to Australia that takes an unexpected turn when their boat is chased by pirates. They end up stranded on a desert island where they must work together to stay safe and find a way home. It is a story about growing up and learning that success takes hard work.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
None
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional family adventure structure with steady pacing and clear scenes. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomePirates chase the boys' boat in a high-stakes pursuit.
  • Approx.SomeThe boys are stranded on a desert island and must survive.
  • Approx.ScaryA pirate attempts to shoot at Michael during an escape.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boys show courage when they were stuck on the island?
  2. 2What did Michael learn about the difference between wanting something and working hard for it?
  3. 3How did working together as a team help the characters solve their problems?

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