A Wrinkle in Time — Family Discussion Guide
A guided conversation resource to help families explore the themes of A Wrinkle in Time through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
Love and family bonds matter deeply
Courage and perseverance can help children face fear
The film frames victory over darkness through vague cosmic spirituality rather than through God’s truth and the hope found in Jesus Christ
It treats inner power and self-belief as central answers, which can blur the difference between human strength and dependence on God
Discussion Questions
What does the movie say love can do when people feel lost or afraid?
How does the movie describe fighting darkness, and how is that different from the way the Bible talks about God’s light?
Why do the cruel comments in the school scenes hurt so much, and how should Christians speak to people who are struggling?
What gives Meg value in the story, and where should a Christian look for identity and worth?
Guidance Notes
This is a family fantasy with mild PG-level peril, bullying, and a few frightening moments. Christian families may want to talk through its spiritual language about light, darkness, and inner power, since the film’s message is more mystical than explicitly Christian.
The movie celebrates love, family, courage, and the dignity of a child who feels overlooked. It also presents a spiritual battle in broad mystical terms, where light and personal resolve carry the weight that Christian families may expect to belong to God’s grace and the hope found in Christ.
Fantasy peril
Bullying and insults
Scripture References
Family Discussion Guide — A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Use this guide after watching A Wrinkle in Time together to explore its themes through a biblical lens.
Key Takeaways
- Love and family bonds matter deeply
- Courage and perseverance can help children face fear
- The film frames victory over darkness through vague cosmic spirituality rather than through God’s truth and the hope found in Jesus Christ
- It treats inner power and self-belief as central answers, which can blur the difference between human strength and dependence on God
Discussion Questions
- What does the movie say love can do when people feel lost or afraid?
- How does the movie describe fighting darkness, and how is that different from the way the Bible talks about God’s light?
- Why do the cruel comments in the school scenes hurt so much, and how should Christians speak to people who are struggling?
- What gives Meg value in the story, and where should a Christian look for identity and worth?
Guidance Notes
- This is a family fantasy with mild PG-level peril, bullying, and a few frightening moments. Christian families may want to talk through its spiritual language about light, darkness, and inner power, since the film’s message is more mystical than explicitly Christian.
- The movie celebrates love, family, courage, and the dignity of a child who feels overlooked. It also presents a spiritual battle in broad mystical terms, where light and personal resolve carry the weight that Christian families may expect to belong to God’s grace and the hope found in Christ.
- Fantasy peril
- Bullying and insults
Scripture to Explore Together
- Romans 8:38-39
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- John 1:5
- John 8:12
- Ephesians 5:8
- Ephesians 4:29
- James 3:9-10
- Psalm 139:13-14