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Simon of the Mountain follows a 21-year-old who joins a religious community and navigates tense relationships. Kiss dares and peer pressure sit beside arguments, injury talk, strong language, and a warning about pills and alcohol. We put it at around 14 and up, with a parent nearby for the ambiguity and intimacy games.
Uplifting themes
Simon searches for belonging and honesty about who he is becoming. Community and acceptance themes peek through conflict Simon is puzzling and sometimes manipulative; peers push back. Better for discussion than imitation Cultural and class dynamics in a mountain town could prompt talk with older teens. Story-first, not instructional
Story (may spoil tone)
Simon is 21 years old. He introduces himself as a mover's helper. He claims not to know how to cook or clean the bathroom, but he does know how to make a bed. Recently, he seems to have become a different person…
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Violence Characters warn that intruders will kill if they are found, and a fall…
Characters warn that intruders will kill if they are found, and a fall leaves someone with a cracked head and blood talk. Threats and injury beats land in a naturalistic drama tone
Language Hell, damn, and a shouted motherf-word burst appear during conflict. Sw…
Hell, damn, and a shouted motherf-word burst appear during conflict. Swearing is moderate overall with a few sharp spikes
Sex / nudity Young adults negotiate kisses, including dares about how long a kiss sh…
Young adults negotiate kisses, including dares about how long a kiss should last and wanting more than kisses. Romance and tension stay verbal without explicit nudity in the sample
Drugs / alcohol Someone warns not to mix substances with alcohol. Party-risk talk, not…
Someone warns not to mix substances with alcohol. Party-risk talk, not a drug-use montage
Frightening Violence and isolation in mountain community life create unease. Falls…
Violence and isolation in mountain community life create unease. Falls and threats feel grounded rather than horror
Gore / death / weapons Blood after a head injury is mentioned, and recording fights escalate.…
Blood after a head injury is mentioned, and recording fights escalate. Injury detail stays limited in dialogue
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Simon says one thing about his skills and life history and people believe him. How do you check when someone new seems too charming?
- Friends turn kisses into contests and dares. When does flirting stop feeling safe?
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