Five Feet Apart-Kids’ Movie Review

Human touch is our first form of communication, it relaxes and comforts people as well. Sadly, Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) can’t experience the human touch. Stella, is a rule-following 17-year-old girl who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Her life dramatically changes the day she goes back to the hospital for a “tune up.” She comes across Will (Cole Sprouse), a rule-breaking 17-year-old boy who also has cystic fibrosis. CF patients are supposed to stay at least six feet apart from each other to avoid cross-infection. Stella is waiting for a lung transplant, and Will has a dangerous bacteria. As the young couple falls madly in love, their biggest obstacle is staying at least six feet apart. Five Feet Apart is based on a young adult novel; Five Feet Apart.

Rating: 4 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: March 15, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes

Talking Points:

Sexual Content: Mild

• Stella and Will give each other sexual looks.
• Stella touches her chest romantically in front of Will.
• Will and Stella undress down to their underwear and jump in a hospital pool.

Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate

• A young CF character is shown dead on the floor.
• The subject of death is woven throughout the film.
• It looks as though a character has died, but then he’s saved via CPR.

Crude or Profane Language: Moderate

• We hear “f–king,” “bitch,” “s–t, “bulls–t,’ and “a–hole.

Drug and Alcohol Content: None

Will Kids Like It? Yes

Overall this is a wonderful heartfelt love story. Depending on the child this film is appropriate for kids ages 12 and up.

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