Movie · 2013 · Documentary
Is Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis OK for kids?
C.S. Lewis's biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia, a highly secretive man whose personal life was marked by the loss of the three women he most loved.
At a glance
Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children
Not a fit
Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: sexual content is mild, alcohol, drugs & smoking is mild.
Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit
Worth a look first
Nothing goes over the Teen-safe preset's limits, but we couldn't confirm nudity, self-harm & suicide, so have a look first.
Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis fits yours, topic by topic. Free.
Set your own rulesWhat's in it, topic by topic
Sexual & romantic
- NudityNo info
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- Sexual contentMild
Presenter suggests Lewis and the older Mrs Moore were 'probably lovers' and refers to sex as 'congress'; verbal and discreet.
Sources: imdb.com, timeout.com
- Sexualised imageryNo info
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- Kissing & romanceMild
Romantic storylines about Lewis's bond with Mrs Moore and his marriage to Joy; no physical affection described.
Language & behaviour
- ProfanityNo info
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- Vulgarity & crude humourNo info
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- Verbal abuse & bullyingNo info
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- Discrimination & hateNo info
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- Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsNone
Brother's drinking is presented as a sad part of the story; no glamorized defiance or cheating described.
Sources: thetvdb.com
- Dangerous imitable actsNo info
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Violence & intensity
- Violence & goreMild
No graphic violence or gore; WWI service is only a biographical topic with no combat scenes described.
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- Frightening & intense scenesNone
Described as a moving, heartfelt portrait; no horror, jump scares or disturbing imagery.
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- Self-harm & suicideNo info
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- Death & griefModerate
Centers on loss: death of Lewis's mother and wife Joy, plus his own death; treated with empathy. Sources did not mention animals.
Sources: amazon.com, thetvdb.com, reasons.org
- Alcohol, drugs & smokingMild
Discussion of Lewis's alcoholic brother Warren, reportedly too drunk to announce the funeral time; no drinking scenes described.
Sources: thetvdb.com
Topics some families want to know about
- LGBTQ+ representationNot present
Sources mention no LGBTQ+ characters or themes; the 'secret loves' are Mrs Moore, his mother and Joy.
Sources: vimeo.com
- Religious contentCentral
Covers Lewis's journey from atheism to Christianity, his faith broadcasts, and Joy's conversion; presented positively and factually.
Sources: imdb.com, letterboxd.com
- Occult & magicBackground
Narnia is discussed as an imaginary fantasy world in the final part; no occult or magic content shown.
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- Political & ideological themesNo info
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- Products & advertisingNo info
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- Messages & valuesPositive or neutral
Empathetic portrait of a man's loss, faith and private struggles; no harmful message, mainly a reflective biography.
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How we rate
We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.