Chariots of Fire
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Chariots of Fire

Best from age 10 · PG · 1981 · 123 min

Chariots of Fire

Two determined British runners, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, pursue Olympic glory at the 1924 Paris Games. Liddell, a devout Christian, runs for God's glory, while Abrahams, a Jewish man, seeks to overcome prejudice through achievement. Their intertwined paths showcase personal conviction and the pursuit of excellence.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Historical context of prejudice against Jewish people
  • Brief scenes of period-appropriate social events
  • The film moves at a deliberate, deliberate pace

Models well

  • Perseverance and dedication
  • Faith and personal conviction
  • Overcoming prejudice
  • Pursuit of excellence

Talk about it after

  • Understanding different motivations for success
  • Discussing religious freedom and personal choices
  • Talking about historical prejudice and discrimination
  • The importance of integrity and sportsmanship
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