PG-13

The Man Without a Face

A fatherless boy had almost given up all his dreams... until one man believed in him enough to make them come true.

1993 • 115 min • Drama

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Synopsis

Justin McLeod is a former teacher who lives as a recluse on the edge of town after his face is disfigured from an automobile accident ten years earlier, in which a boy was incinerated--and for which he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Also suspected of being a paedophile, he is befriended by Chuck, causing the town's suspicions and hostility to be ignited.

Our family guide

Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

575 reviews

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An intellectually curious boy seeks tutoring from a reclusive former teacher with a disfigured face and a mysterious past. Their growing friendship sparks suspicion in the small town, forcing them to confront prejudices and painful truths about appearances and trust.

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

Heads up

Accusations of past inappropriate behavior
References to disfiguring injuries
Emotional intensity and prejudice

What it models well

Empathy for outcasts
Importance of education
Looking beyond appearances
Unconditional friendship

Talk about it after

Judging others based on rumors
Dealing with grief and guilt
The meaning of true friendship
Navigating prejudice

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