5000 Blankets
Teens

5000 Blankets

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2022 · 105 min

5000 Blankets

Inspired by a true story, a woman and her young son search for her husband after his mental health crisis leads to homelessness, sparking a community movement to help those in need. It’s a powerful story about family, mental health, and compassion.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Depiction of mental health crisis
  • Brief scenes of homelessness and struggle
  • Emotional intensity related to family separation

Models well

  • Compassion for others
  • Importance of family
  • Mental health awareness
  • Community action

Talk about it after

  • What it means to experience homelessness
  • Mental health challenges and seeking help
  • How small acts of kindness can grow
  • The importance of not giving up on loved ones
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Cast & crew

The Heart of 5000 Blankets

Trailer

Official Trailer