
Teens
Seven Years in Tibet
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1997 · 136 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1997 · 136 min · Adventure · Drama · History
Seven Years in Tibet
Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer leaves his family for a 1939 expedition, but becomes a World War II prisoner of war. He escapes to Lhasa, Tibet, where his unexpected friendship with the young Dalai Lama profoundly transforms his arrogant outlook on life.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Historical footage of WWII-era conflict and imprisonment.
- Depictions of cultural differences and some prejudice.
- Characters briefly drink and smoke in social settings.
Models well
- Personal growth and transformation
- Friendship and mentorship
- Cultural understanding
- Resilience in adversity
Talk about it after
- The impacts of war and isolation on individuals.
- The importance of embracing new cultures and perspectives.
- How unlikely friendships can change lives.
- The concept of spiritual leadership and peace.
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