True Grit
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A young girl, Mattie Ross, travels to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to avenge her father's murder by hiring a tough U.S. Marshal.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this historical narrative.
Violence includes shootouts, killings, and descriptions of harsh frontier life.
Mild profanity appears occasionally in dialogue.
Blasphemy is not present in the text.
Substance use is not a focus of the story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
Scary or horror elements are absent.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not included.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.
The worldview is grounded in frontier justice and personal responsibility.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMattie Ross displays immense courage and determination throughout her quest.
Religious faith is not a primary theme, but characters may hold beliefs.
Familial loyalty and a sense of duty are present.
Justice and consequences for actions are explored.
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