[Boss_Jim_Gettys]

KBR, thanks for your post. Knowing that it depends on the child, what age range (boys for me!) would you think able to handle the movie?

[Blake#1]

This movie could be a wonderful reawakening for this Christian nation. One caution however, Mr. Gibson "hatred" of all things Protestant English makes him exagerate. One example, the British burning the congregation in a church in the film "Patriot". Never happened! Why would he put it in the movie?

[King Black Robe]

I think many boys could handle the movie (they will cry, but so did I) as young as eleven. I think 14 is closer to an acceptable age for most girls. Of course it depends on the individual child, but that's my general thought on the subject.

Make them aware that it is very graphic before you go, but that it illustrates the very high price Jesus paid for the sins of mankind. And He did rise again.

[keats5]

I've two 14 year old boys, who saw the movie last night with my hubby. One has a tendencey to get nauseated when watching TV operations and the like, so I was most concerned with his reaction. When they came home, they all gave the movie rave reviews. The kid I was concerned about had no problems. They were in an especially supportive situation. They are all Christian, and watched with familiar church members, who rented the theater.

[nickcarraway]

It does depend on each child, but after watching it, I don't think it's necessary to prevent all children from seeing it. I think the key is for at least one parent to be with the child, and to gauge what the child can handle. You might want to watch it first without them, to see for yourself. I think most 11 year olds could handle it, and even younger, depending on the child. Children see a lot worse today, and the way this movie is made, I don't think it's damaging other movies/TV.