| Overall: | B+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C |
| Sexual Content: | A- |
| Language: | A |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 10 Jan 2005 |
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The Village is rated PG-13: for a scene of violence and frightening situations.
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Bryce Dallas Howard, M. Night Shyamalan
Studio: 2004 Touchstone Pictures
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
