Iron Will
All ages

Best from age 7 · PG · 1994 · 108 min

Iron Will

Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated

Iron Will is a spirited adventure film following young Will Stoneman as he embarks on a dangerous cross-country dogsled race to save his family's farm after his father's tragic death. Parents should know the film features intense physical challenges, emotional moments of loss and grief, and the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness, alongside powerful themes of determination and courage. This inspiring underdog story is best enjoyed by viewers aged 7 and up.

Is Iron Will OK for kids, and for what age?

All ages. Movie Knight rates it best from age 7. Rated PG.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Father's death shown
  • Harsh weather conditions
  • Perilous race moments

Models well

  • Perseverance and grit
  • Family loyalty
  • Overcoming adversity

Talk about it after

  • What challenges did Will face, and how did he find the strength to keep going?
  • How does Will's relationship with his sled dogs evolve throughout the race?
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