Finding Forrester
Teens

Finding Forrester

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 2000 · 136 min

Finding Forrester

Jamal, a talented young writer from the Bronx, finds an unlikely mentor in a reclusive author named Forrester. Their friendship helps Jamal navigate a prestigious new school and embrace his literary gifts, while also encouraging Forrester to re-engage with the world. It's a story about mentorship, overcoming prejudice, and the power of words.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some strong language is used, including a few F-words.
  • Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes.
  • Themes of grief and reclusiveness are present.

Models well

  • The power of mentorship
  • Embracing one's talents
  • Overcoming prejudice
  • The value of education and literature

Talk about it after

  • Discuss the importance of finding a mentor.
  • Talk about how people can prejudge others based on appearance or background.
  • Explore the different paths to education and self-improvement.
  • Consider the role of writing and storytelling in connecting people.
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