"Dream Child"
| None | Light | Moderate | Heavy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | ||||
| Violence | ||||
| Sex | ||||
| Nudity |
Watch:
What You Need To Know:
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is entertaining, charming, and wholesome from the beginning, with a very clear plot line. It’s a wonderful family movie that highlights the importance of being a supportive parent. However, there are no references to God. Timothy just seems to come from “the universe” and “earth” magically. That said, the movie has a strong moral worldview. THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN stresses doing what is right, honoring your parents, and extolling family.
Content:
(BBB, C, PC, E, L, N, A, M) Very strong moral worldview with redemptive elements stressing honesty love, and sacrifice, with scene where child lifts hands up to the sky but not explained and mentions of the title character’s appearance being “miraculous,” with some light politically correct commentary, some light environmental elements, and some magical elements as to where Timothy has come from; four profanities, one obscenity; no violence, children smear food on younger boy; no sexual content other than kissing between married couple; upper male nudity with boy in swimming suit; light drinking; no smoking or drug use; and, lying and stealing by the villain.
More Detail:
Jim and Cindy Green have been trying for years to have a baby. Until one night, they write all their hopes and dreams, bury them in the yard, and find them come to life in THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN. THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is a sweet family film that truly honors parents and family. Though there are some magical elements to the movie, overall there is a moral worldview.
Jim and Cindy are told they can’t have a child, though they have tried everything possible. Distressed, they decide to write down all of their hopes and dreams for a child, dreams such as a child being honest to a fault and loving. Once they write down all the adjectives they want in a child, Jim and Cindy bury them with the box in their yard. That night as they are sleeping, the rain starts to come down, and a child comes from the ground, Timothy. In awe, Cindy and Jim embrace Timothy but are in complete shock. Even more shocking, Timothy has leaves growing from his legs.
Believing that Timothy is the child they had always wanted, Jim and Cindy try to be the best parents. They enroll him in the soccer team and root for him at the games, even though he’s just a water boy. They take him to bring your child to work day. Through all this, they realize Timothy actually does have the same traits as they wrote and placed in the box. There is still a mystery about Timothy Green, however, that will change them forever.
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is a wonderful family film that highlights the importance of being a supportive parent. The couple in the movie want to be parents so badly that once they are they are sweet, loving, supportive, kind, but they do make mistakes and learn from them. However, there are no references to God the creator. Timothy seems to just come from “the universe” and “earth” from a magical experience, but over all the movie has a moral worldview, stressing doing what is right, honoring your parents, and honoring family.
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN is a well-made, wholesome Disney film. It’s entertaining and charming from the beginning, with a very clear plot line. The acting is also wonderful. Jennifer Garner really plays a mother well, while CJ Adams playing Timothy is adorable. The whole family will enjoy THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN.
We are a crowdfunded organization, supported by people like you. These are some of the reasons why our supporters choose to give.
"Your efforts to promote that which is of the highest value. "
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.
A New Way To Experience Family Night
- A family devotional that combines your favorite movies with Gospel truths!
- An exciting and fun way to grow spiritually and together as a family
- Download for FREE right now and transform your family movie nights
Enter your email to download your free devotion for families!
"*" indicates required fields