Holes
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Holes

Best from age 8 · PG · 2003 · 117 min

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.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

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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