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TOM AND HUCK

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TOM AND HUCK is a faithful, entertaining adaptation of a story that has often seen the silver screen. Disney's wonder boy, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, plays the famous mischievous Tom Sawyer as he woos Becky Thatcher and keeps one step ahead of the wicked Injun Joe. Though containing some violence, TOM AND HUCK is a moral tale upholding obedience to authority and telling the truth.

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(B, C, L, VV, A, D, O, M) Moral, Christian worldview stressing obedience to authority, telling the truth, risking self for others, & reverence for the Bible; 4 obscenities & 2 mild profanities; moderate violence including near drowning, fist fighting, stabbing, threats with knife, tripping, pushing, one murder seen at a distance, & knife throwing; alcohol use & implied drunkenness; smoking; superstition, & image of corpse; and, lying.

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TOM AND HUCK is a faithful, entertaining adaptation of a story that has often seen the silver screen. Disney’s wonder boy, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, plays the famous, mischievous Tom Sawyer. The movie starts with Tom running away from home and meeting up with the rebel Huckleberry Finn. One night they decide to go a cemetery, and witness a murder involving Injun Joe and a drunkard named Muff. Tom and Huck decide to not tell anyone, and they seal their vow in blood. Tom has a hard time not telling, because his friend Muff has been wrongly accused of the murder. At the trial, he swears to tell the whole truth on the Bible, but he remembers his pledge. At the stand, he does tell the truth, and Injun Joe throws a knife at him, but Tom holds up the Bible just in time, and the knife sticks in it. The climax involves Injun Joe trying to take his revenge on Tom as Tom tries to recover lost treasure.

This movie is pure entertainment and a good introduction to the world of Mark Twain. However, the story itself is not sanitized and parents should beware. Though tastefully done, it does feature rebellious boys, a murder, a man seeking revenge, and shady characters. Yet, its redemptive message is clear: tell the truth and respect authority.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.