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3.2Summary
The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Lexi Alexander
- Written by
- Lexi Alexander
- Produced by
- Deborah Del Prete
- Music by
- Kurt Farquhar
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Facts
August 13, 2010 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13
- Released
- August 13, 2010
- Runtime
- 1 h 48 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Music
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 3 countries
Tropes
All There in the Script, Noble Demon, Sudden Soundtrack Stop +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lifted?"
Questions about Lifted
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Lifted worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).
Is Lifted okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Can I half-watch Lifted?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching Lifted?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
What tropes does Lifted use?
TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including All There in the Script, Noble Demon, and Sudden Soundtrack Stop.