Here (2024)

Released: 2024-10-30 Recommended age: 12+ IMDb 6.3
Here

Movie details

  • Genres: Drama
  • Director: Robert Zemeckis
  • Main cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Finn Guegan
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2024-10-30

Story overview

Here is a thoughtful drama that explores the passage of time and human connections through generations in one specific location. The film follows various couples and families as they experience love, loss, struggle, hope, and legacy across different eras, all centered around a place in New Jersey that evolves from wilderness to a home. With its focus on memory, relationships, and the cyclical nature of life, this movie offers a poignant reflection on what endures through time.

Parent Guide

A contemplative drama about time, memory, and human connections across generations. While rated PG-13 primarily for thematic elements and emotional intensity, it contains no graphic content. The film's mature themes and nonlinear structure make it most appropriate for teens and mature pre-teens who can engage with its thoughtful exploration of life's transitions.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

No physical violence shown. Some tense emotional moments between characters, and references to historical events that might have been difficult times (implied through dialogue rather than shown). Brief peril related to natural elements in wilderness scenes, but nothing graphic or intense.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some emotionally heavy scenes dealing with loss, grief, and family conflicts. The passage of time and aging of characters might be unsettling for some younger viewers. No horror elements or jump scares, but the contemplation of mortality and change could be thought-provoking or mildly disturbing to sensitive viewers.

Language
Mild

Occasional mild profanity (words like 'hell' or 'damn') consistent with PG-13 rating. No strong or frequent swearing. Language is generally respectful and appropriate for the dramatic context.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Some romantic relationships shown with kissing and affectionate embraces. No sexual content beyond implied relationships between married couples. No nudity or explicit sexual situations.

Substance use
Mild

Social drinking shown in some scenes (wine with meals, cocktails at gatherings) reflecting different time periods. No drunkenness or substance abuse depicted. Tobacco use might be shown in historical contexts appropriate to the era being portrayed.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Significant emotional themes including loss of loved ones, family conflicts, aging, and the passage of time. Characters experience grief, longing, and reflection on life choices. The film's contemplative nature and focus on memory create a consistently thoughtful, sometimes melancholic tone that requires emotional maturity to process.

Parent tips

This PG-13 drama deals with mature themes like loss, aging, and family struggles across generations. While not graphic, it contains emotional intensity that might be challenging for younger viewers. Best suited for teens and mature pre-teens who can handle thoughtful discussions about life's transitions. The film's nonlinear storytelling requires attention to follow time jumps between different eras.

Parent chat guide

This movie provides excellent opportunities to discuss how families change over time, how people cope with loss, and what values get passed between generations. You could ask: 'What did you think about how different characters handled difficult moments?' or 'How did the setting staying the same while people changed make you feel?' The film's exploration of memory and legacy can lead to meaningful conversations about your own family history and what you hope to pass on to future generations.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite time period in the movie?
  • How did the house change over the years?
  • Which family did you like watching the most?
  • Why do you think the director chose to show different time periods in the same place?
  • How did characters show resilience when facing difficult times?
  • What do you think 'legacy' means based on this movie?
  • How does the film use the unchanging location to comment on what endures versus what changes in human experience?
  • What commentary does the movie make about how different generations handle similar challenges?
  • How effective was the nonlinear storytelling in conveying themes of memory and connection?

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