Teens
Brave the Dark
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2025 · 110 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 2025 · 110 min · Drama
Brave the Dark
A dedicated teacher forms an unlikely bond with a homeless student struggling with a troubled past. As the student spirals, the teacher goes to great lengths to save him from his self-destructive path and personal demons.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Teen faces difficult situations
- Emotional intensity
- Brief moments of peril
Models well
- Compassion and mentorship
- Overcoming adversity
- The power of kindness
- Hope and resilience
Talk about it after
- Helping those in need
- Discussing past trauma
- The role of teachers
- Homelessness challenges
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Cast & crew
Fan3/5
jared Harris was really good as the teacher who takes in a troubled teen, and some scenes hit me hard. But the movie is slow, and at times it felt too gloomy and dragged on. The story also jumps between past and present, which got a little confusing for me.