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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

3:59

by Gretchen McNeil

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A group of teenagers is stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash, facing survival challenges and a mysterious threat.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic relationships and kissing occur.

Violence / Gore60

There is significant violence, including death and physical harm.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used frequently by the characters.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemy may be present in dialogue.

Substance Use20

Themes of desperation and potential self-harm are hinted at.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The threat of death and the psychological toll are prominent.

Scary / Disturbing70

The island setting and unknown threat create intense fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements appear.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview is survival-focused and often bleak.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters display courage in the face of extreme danger.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some characters form bonds and protect each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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