Close Encounters
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A group of teenagers experiences strange and unexplained phenomena after a mysterious event, leading them to question reality.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some scenes of peril and mild threat exist.
Very mild profanity might be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.
The unexplained events create a sense of unease and fear.
The phenomena border on the supernatural and unexplained.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores unexplained phenomena, leaning away from a purely naturalistic worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show courage in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.
Friendship and mutual support are important among the teens.
No specific themes of grace or repentance are central.
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