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Alabama Moon

An adventure for the boy in all of us.

2009 • 99 min • Adventure · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

After the unexpected death of his survivalist father, an eleven year old boy raised in the Alabama wilderness must learn how to make a home in the modern world.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

73 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
66 Audience · 72 · 49%

An 11-year-old boy, raised in the Alabama wilderness by his survivalist father, must learn to adapt to modern life after his father's death. He faces challenges with authorities and finds unexpected friendships while trying to stay true to his wild roots.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Discussions about loss of a parent
Some scenes of bullying
Brief moments of peril in the wilderness

What it models well

Resilience in difficult circumstances
Importance of family and friendship
Adapting to new environments
Respect for nature

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be independent?
The difference between rules and freedom
How can we help people who are different?
Appreciating both nature and modern comforts

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Top billed cast

Director: Tim McCanlies • Crew: Watt Key, James Whittaker

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Some kind of modern Tom Sawyer. Nothing exceptional, but good to spend an evening with the family.
Andres Gomez, TMDB Community