The Odd Life of Timothy Green

PGUnited States rating20121h 45mFantasy, Drama, Comedy
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PG US
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A couple who cannot have children find a young boy in their backyard who seems to be the embodiment of all their wishes. They navigate the challenges of raising a unique child while learning about the importance of making every moment count.

Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.

What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a gentle and unhurried narrative with long scenes and a calm atmosphere. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA sudden thunderstorm occurs when the couple first discovers the boy in their yard.
  • Approx.SomeA scene involving school bullies and a physical interaction at a pool party.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did you think about the special qualities Timothy had?
  2. 2How did the parents show they cared for Timothy?
  3. 3What does it mean to make the most of the time we have with people we love?

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