My Life
Teens

My Life

Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 1993 · 114 min

My Life

Bob, a successful man, is diagnosed with terminal cancer while his wife is pregnant. He creates a video diary for his unborn child, reflecting on his life and seeking reconciliation with his past. The film explores themes of family, legacy, and coming to terms with mortality.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • A main character faces a terminal illness
  • Discussions about death and grief
  • Some emotional goodbyes

Models well

  • Embracing fatherhood
  • Healing past wounds
  • The importance of family
  • Finding peace in difficult times

Talk about it after

  • How we cope with illness and loss
  • What kind of legacy we want to leave behind
  • Connecting with loved ones, even when apart
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