Will
Will
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Watch-outs
What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
3/5
Complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Will is a sports adventure drama about a 12 year old boy dealing with grief and setting out to fulfill a plan closely tied to his father's memory. The overall tone is hopeful and warm, yet it is built around bereavement, family separation, and several moments where the child is alone, worried, or in realistic difficulty. Sensitive material mainly involves the death of a parent, visible sadness and crying, and a few travel related danger scenes that may unsettle younger viewers because they feel grounded rather than fantastical. There is little graphic content and almost no mature material, but the emotional premise can still be heavy for children who are very sensitive to loss. Parents may want to watch with younger viewers and talk afterward about grief, impulsive choices, and the comforting idea of honoring someone you love through courage and connection.
Synopsis
Brennan is Liverpool's number one fan, able to recite facts ad infinitum about the club and at a public school in the south of England since his father Gareth is emotionally unable to care for him following the death of Will's mother. Gareth appears one day out of the blue with tickets for Liverpool's trip to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul.
Difficult scenes
The story begins from the death of a parent, and that loss shapes the young hero's emotions throughout the film. The movie is not visually harsh, yet conversations about grief, the child's loneliness, and scenes of visible sadness may hit hard for viewers who have experienced loss or fear family separation. A significant part of the narrative follows a minor traveling with limited support in unfamiliar places. This creates realistic tension because he has to deal with adults, uncertainty, and the practical risk of getting lost or stranded, which may worry younger children more than fantasy danger would. There are also several mildly stressful sequences connected to travel and the crowds around a major football event. The film does not show graphic violence, but jostling, hurried movement, and brief public danger can still feel intense because the setting is realistic and grounded. Emotionally, the father and son bond and the boy's attachment to memory are likely to be the strongest sensitive elements. Some children may be affected less by the plot mechanics than by the quiet sadness of watching a child push forward while carrying grief.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2011
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- Strangelove Films, Galatafilm, Galata Film
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
3/5
Complex
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Will is a sports adventure drama about a 12 year old boy dealing with grief and setting out to fulfill a plan closely tied to his father's memory. The overall tone is hopeful and warm, yet it is built around bereavement, family separation, and several moments where the child is alone, worried, or in realistic difficulty. Sensitive material mainly involves the death of a parent, visible sadness and crying, and a few travel related danger scenes that may unsettle younger viewers because they feel grounded rather than fantastical. There is little graphic content and almost no mature material, but the emotional premise can still be heavy for children who are very sensitive to loss. Parents may want to watch with younger viewers and talk afterward about grief, impulsive choices, and the comforting idea of honoring someone you love through courage and connection.
Synopsis
Brennan is Liverpool's number one fan, able to recite facts ad infinitum about the club and at a public school in the south of England since his father Gareth is emotionally unable to care for him following the death of Will's mother. Gareth appears one day out of the blue with tickets for Liverpool's trip to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul.
Difficult scenes
The story begins from the death of a parent, and that loss shapes the young hero's emotions throughout the film. The movie is not visually harsh, yet conversations about grief, the child's loneliness, and scenes of visible sadness may hit hard for viewers who have experienced loss or fear family separation. A significant part of the narrative follows a minor traveling with limited support in unfamiliar places. This creates realistic tension because he has to deal with adults, uncertainty, and the practical risk of getting lost or stranded, which may worry younger children more than fantasy danger would. There are also several mildly stressful sequences connected to travel and the crowds around a major football event. The film does not show graphic violence, but jostling, hurried movement, and brief public danger can still feel intense because the setting is realistic and grounded. Emotionally, the father and son bond and the boy's attachment to memory are likely to be the strongest sensitive elements. Some children may be affected less by the plot mechanics than by the quiet sadness of watching a child push forward while carrying grief.