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Starbright
Movie
teen
2026
Family Fit3/5
Faith Score2/4
Francesco Lucente's PG-13 fantasy (~148 minutes) follows orphan Aisling, who becomes guardian of a fallen star's living light after an eclipse brings Raphael (John Rhys-Davies)—portrayed as not-quite-angel, not-quite-man—into her small-town world. Ruthless criminals chase them for the star's power while a gallant stranger, Joshua, aids their escape. Themes of hope, courage, destiny, and protecting light in a dark world give it an uplifting fable tone, but families should note fantasy spirituality, chase violence, brief smoking, and a long runtime that may lose younger viewers.
Family guidance meters
Language3/4
Adult Content3/4
Political Views3/4
Non Binary Agenda4/4
Biblical Alignment2/4
Language
Language appears mild for a PG-13; no pattern of strong profanity is highlighted in parental guides. Tension comes more from peril and tone than from crude talk. Still confirm specific lines if watching with younger teens.
Mostly appropriate language
Adult Content
Romance is present as longing and adventure-bond energy rather than sexual content. Smoking contributes to the PG-13. No reports of nudity or explicit scenes; the concern level is moderate for teens.
Minimal adult content
Political Views & Agenda
The conflict is personal/fantasy (exploiters vs. guardians of light), not a partisan agenda. Families can discuss courage and hope without political baggage.
Minimal political content
Non Binary Agenda
No gender-identity or LGBTQ agenda content is noted in parental coverage. Characters fit a conventional fantasy-adventure frame.
No non-binary agenda
Biblical Alignment
Hope, sacrifice, and light-over-darkness can open good faith conversations, and Raphael's angelic framing may feel familiar. Yet the film's magic/star-guardian mythology is a secular fantasy spirituality—not biblical angelology—and "believe" messaging can blur into self-powered destiny. Parents should clarify that true light and hope are found in Christ, not fallen-star lore.
Some biblical concerns
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