Oliver Twist

PG-13United States rating20052h 10mCrime, Drama, Family
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A young orphan named Oliver faces a very difficult life in a workhouse before running away to the big city of London. While trying to find a place to belong, he meets a group of other children who are trying to survive on the streets. The story shows the hardships of life in old England and the importance of finding a safe home.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Strong
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Intense
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a slow dramatic build with long scenes and a deliberate cinematic style. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeOliver is forced into an apprenticeship with an undertaker.
  • Approx.IntenseOliver is caught in a shootout and is wounded.
  • Approx.IntenseA character is murdered by a man in the gang.
  • Approx.ScaryA man is executed by the authorities.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Oliver feel about his different life in the workhouse compared to his life in London?
  2. 2Why do you think some people chose to live on the streets instead of finding a home?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the different characters tried to protect Oliver?

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