
While the ‘F’ word is used, I have to say it was very appropriate in its use. The ‘F’ word is used once in the movie, the ‘S’ word twice, and the ‘B’ word several times, with a few ‘damns’ and other minor curse words. If you watch the trailer above, that is about 80% of the scene, to give you an idea. Also one character has one leg, and the audience is shown this during this scene. The next scene shows the two characters under the covers with the female character’s back exposed. The female character takes her bra off, with the camera behind her so nothing explicitly is shown. Yes, there is one scene in the film where two characters are in bed, and both have their shirts off. Ideas are a center focus of the film, ‘who you are’, ‘how you will be remembered’, and ‘the accomplishments you can achieve’, are questions the characters ask and discuss.Ĭancer researchers have said the characters’ forms of cancer may be unlikely for the character’s ages, but again, the film and book strive to bring awareness to various forms of cancer, and support research for it. The dialogue in the movie is great, characters use words that are bigger than themselves, and much of the plot is based on a fictional book. The title for the book was inspired by a quote from Shakespeare. While you’re not going to learn math or science, you are going to be inspired to learn more.

This character is a drunk, and during the interaction they have with him, he is drinking and noticeably drunk. They do not sugar coat the symptoms of cancer, and it can be difficult to watch.Īt one point in the story, two characters meet what could be considered the antagonist of the film. These scenes include injections, a scene where infected stitches are shown, as well as the character getting very sick from the infection. Because of this there are a few scenes in the movie which can be a little jarring. The author of the book wanted to bring awareness to these forms of cancer, and show what kids have to go through. The story shows what it is like for kids to have these diseases. Run Time: 125 min/ 2hours 5 minutes How Shocking is The Fault in Our Stars?

Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe If you are bringing a younger sibling, you may also be wondering if the content is appropriate. Your student may have read the book and can’t wait to see the movie, so we want to outline anything that you may not be aware of. The story follows their relationship, and how they lead their lives despite their disease. The story revolves around two teenagers who have been diagnosed with different forms of cancer.

Today is the release date for the highly anticipated movie based on the book ‘The Fault in Our Stars’.
