Sticks & Stones
Three friends took a stand one summer and changed their lives forever.
1996 • 95 min • Drama · Thriller
Synopsis
For three junior high friends, growing up takes a dangerous turn when the vicious local bully targets them. With no one to turn to but each other, they muster the courage to take a shot at settling the score.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 59 Audience · 21 · 100%
Three junior high friends face off against a vicious bully. They navigate humiliation and threats, eventually deciding to confront their tormentor together.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Bullying scenes involve physical and emotional intimidation.
- Some characters use mild curse words.
What it models well
- Friendship and loyalty
- Standing up for yourself
- Facing challenges together
Talk about it after
- How to deal with bullying in real life
- The importance of supporting friends
- Finding courage in difficult situations
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Top billed cast
Director: Neil Tolkin • Crew: Neil Tolkin
Trailers & clips
Sticks & Stones - Official Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.9/10 (21)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0117742
