| Overall: | B+ |
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| Violence: | A- |
| Sexual Content: | A |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Run Time: | 89 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 05 Feb 2002 |
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Why Is The Miracle Of The Cards Rated Not Rated?
Overall: B+
Based on the true-life story of Craig Shergold, an eight-year-old boy suffering from cancer who broke the Guinness Record for most get-well cards received. The film focuses on his miraculous recovery and how his plight touched the hearts of millions of people (...who cared enough to send the very best!).
Violence: A-
Small amount of spurting blood shown during surgical procedure.
Sexual Content: A
Appropriate family affection shown.
Language: B+
At least: five mild profanities and two rude comments.
Alcohol / Drug Use: A
Several kinds of drugs used as medical treatments are mentioned.
Miscellaneous:
Child shown lying in coffin. Near death experience briefly accounted. Seriously ill hospitalized children await various cancer treatments. Several scenes depicting surgical procedures.
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About the Reviewer: Rod Gustafson
Rod Gustafson has worked in various media industries since 1977. He founded Parent Previews in 1993, and today continues to write and broadcast the reviews in newspapers, on radio and (of course) on the Internet. He currently serves as the President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness, a provincial non-profit society. He also authors a regular column for The Parent's Television Council in Los Angeles. He and his wife Donna have four children.
