Moonrise Kingdom Movie Cover

Moonrise Kingdom

PG-13, 2012, Focus Features

Director:

Wes Anderson

Starring:

Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Kara Hayward, Frances McDormand, Jared Gilman, Edward Norton

Plot:

Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness.

1

Scouts' dangerous activities sanctioned by leader

Themes: Leaders, Leadership, Protection, Raising Children, Safety

2

Scout uses skills on wilderness hike

Themes: Experience vs Inexperience, Ingenuity, Knowledge, Planning, Preparation

3

Girl hurt when friend laughs at secret heartache

Themes: Counsel, Encouragement, Friendship, Sensitivity, Support

4

Adults blame each other when children go missing

Themes: Blame, Facing Trials, Fighting, Quarreling, Stress, Words

5

Boy confronts friends for shunning unpopular kid

Themes: Care, Compassion, Confronting Evil, Helping Others, Teen Issues, Youth

6

Adult counsels children to think through decision to marry

Themes: Decisions, Life Choices, Marriage

7

Scout rushes into burning tent to save man

Themes: Bravery, Courage, Helping Others, Rescue

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