PG-13

Message in a Bottle

A story of love lost and found.

1999 • 131 min • Romance · Drama

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Synopsis

A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

848 reviews

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A woman discovers a powerful love letter in a bottle and seeks out its author, a grieving widower. As a romance develops, he must confront his past to embrace a new future.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Themes of grief and loss are central.
Some suggestive romantic scenes.
A sudden, tragic event occurs late in the film.

What it models well

Overcoming grief
Finding new love
Hope and resilience

Talk about it after

How people cope with loss differently.
The importance of open communication in relationships.
Finding happiness after heartbreak.

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