
Watch with a parent
Holes
Best from age 8 · PG · 2003 · 117 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 8 · PG · 2003 · 117 min · Adventure · Family · Drama · Comedy
Holes
Wrongfully accused, Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake where boys dig holes in the desert heat. He uncovers a secret connected to his family’s past, and learns the truth behind the camp’s mysterious purpose. The story blends humor and adventure with themes of perseverance.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Children endure harsh conditions and unfair treatment.
- Some peril from wild animals, like lizards and snakes.
- Brief flashbacks include historical injustices and violence.
- The antagonist is quite cruel and menacing.
Models well
- Perseverance and resilience
- Friendship and loyalty
- Overcoming adversity
- Justice and fairness
Talk about it after
- The impact of false accusations
- Generational curses and breaking cycles
- The power of friendship in tough times
- Environmental themes like water scarcity
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