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Somebody's Child

2012·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , drama: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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A woman (Lynn Whitfield) dying of kidney disease learns that God works in mysterious ways after convincing her son (Michael Jai White) to help a repentant ex-con (Byron Minns) whose unexpected presence prompts a startling deathbed confession.
Faith-Based DramaFamily SecretsRedemption & ForgivenessEmotional RevelationContemporary DramaSpiritual JourneyCharacter-DrivenDeathbed ConfessionHopeful & Poignant

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Is Somebody's Child worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Somebody's Child okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Somebody's Child?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Somebody's Child plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.