Approved for All Ages

Hope Again

A new town, school, and youth group is exactly what Darla and her three daughters need to restart their lives, but despite their struggles, God’s faithfulness still proves they are not forgotten.

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Dove Review

Hope Again follows the journey of a newly divorced mother, Darla (Denise Morris) and her three teen daughters Kayla, Megan, and Caitlyn (Summer, Brooklyn, and Cassidy Morris) as they start over, building new lives in a new town and school. Because they were rejected by their previous church for being divorced, Darla is not excited to embrace a new church body, and she reluctantly agrees to allow her daughters to attend youth group where they connect with new friends.

As life unfolds, and each person deals with their trauma in their own way, they learn that life goes on, and that God forgives and is ever-present in the midst of trying circumstances. Typical teen angst is displayed throughout, as the girls banter with one another and their new friends over local drama, but more than not, they support each other through prayer and patience. One jealous friend TPs the house of the girls, but grace is shown and reconciliation occurs.

The topic of judgment and dysfunction within a church body is handled openly but sensitively, as the adults come to terms with choices they have made and forgiveness and peace is realized.

A family friendly film, albeit with more adult themes, Hope Again models right Christian behavior to hurting people, conveying the heart of God through acceptance, love, and affirmation. Darla learns, along with her girls, about healthy ways to manage your feelings, especially when hurt, and the attributes of loving community with the assurance that God will never leave you abounds.

The Dove Take

Hope Again is a must see for families and communities, who wish to serve and support one another more fully in life’s trials.

Dove Rating Details

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Faith

Ongoing discussion of God’s presence and support; Bible lessons taught in youth group; individual and corporate prayer throughout.

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Integrity

Characters learn important life lessons about judgment and loving one another more fully.

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Drugs

Main character jokes on screen about wishing for a prescription of a cocktail of antidepressant drugs.

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None

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Other

Heightened off screen arguing in one scene, among adults, that might be disturbing to small children; adult themes of divorce, dating, and emotional trauma.

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