Soul Surfer

PGUnited States rating20111h 52mFamily, Drama
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PG US
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This film tells the true story of a young girl who faces a life-changing accident while surfing in Hawaii. It follows her journey as she works hard to overcome her physical challenges and find her way back to the sport she loves.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard dramatic structure with long scenes of training and recovery balanced by moments of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.IntenseA tiger shark attacks and bites off the girl's arm while she is in the water.
  • Approx.SomeThe girl is in the hospital and undergoes surgery to treat her severe injuries.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the main character show courage after her accident?
  2. 2What did you think about how she and her friend worked through their disagreement?
  3. 3What does it mean to be a 'tough' competitor?

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