High Security Vacation

2009 • 115 min • Comedy · Drama · Adventure

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Synopsis

Two escaped convicts pose as children's summer camp staff in order to evade capture and learn about caring for others in the process. Sumrak has been in prison since he was 16 years old but is pushing thirty now, is well acquainted with prison gang culture and covered with tattoos. Evgeni Koltsov is a former police officer unjustly imprisoned and destined for a death sentence from the other inmates if he stays in prison.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

103 reviews

60 Audience · 103 · 100%

Two escaped convicts hide out as summer camp staff, learning unexpected lessons about responsibility and caring for children. They must evade capture while navigating the challenges of their new roles.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some discussion of prison life
Situational peril during escapes
Mild rude humor

What it models well

Redemption and second chances
Unexpected bonds and friendship
Responsibility and care for others

Talk about it after

What does it mean to change for the better?
How do characters show kindness or compassion?
The importance of honesty and facing consequences

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