Information for Parents

Let Him Go

Let Him Go

Common Sense Media Age 15

Parents Need To Know

Positive Messages
Family members will do whatever it takes to keep each other safe; grandparents want to help/protect their grandchildren. Suggests that using a gun for self-defense can still result in tragedy.
Positive Role Models & Representations
Violence
Fingers are violently sliced off. While guns are mostly intended to be used for self-defense (which means something different to each of the characters), viewers see repeatedly that using them leads to tragic unintended consequences. Domestic violence. A raging fire. Physical fight in which multiple attackers gang up on one victim. A man moves toward a woman in a way that suggests he may be planning to assault her.
Sex
Married couple kisses passionately.
Language
Not applicable
Consumerism
Not applicable
Education Value
Ease of Play
Privacy
Negative characters smoke, including a cigar. A heroic character drinks liquor out of the bag; it's implied this happens regularly. Adults drink wine and beer with dinner.
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