The Legend of Johnny Lingo
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The Legend of Johnny Lingo

Best from age 6 · G · 2003 · 91 min

The Legend of Johnny Lingo

An orphaned boy, Tama, is outcast from his island home only to find mentorship with the legendary trader Johnny Lingo. Years later, he returns, determined to marry Mahana, a young woman deemed undesirable by their community. This adventure explores themes of self-worth and inner beauty.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Some brief, mild peril in a storm
  • A character is often shown intoxicated

Models well

  • Self-esteem and inner worth
  • Compassion and kindness
  • Perseverance in the face of adversity
  • Honoring promises

Talk about it after

  • What makes someone truly beautiful?
  • How do our actions affect others?
  • Why is it important to keep your word?
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