A Little Princess

GUnited States rating19951h 37mDrama, Family, Fantasy
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A young girl named Sara moves to a boarding school in New York while her father is away at war. She faces challenges from a strict headmistress but maintains her kindness and imagination despite her changing circumstances. The story focuses on her inner strength and the importance of staying true to herself.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a slow narrative pace typical of period dramas. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA soldier is caught in a gas attack during a battle.
  • Approx.SomeSara and Becky are forced to live in a cold, dark attic.
  • Approx.ScaryBecky is locked in the attic for an entire day.
  • Approx.ScarySara must make a perilous climb to escape the school.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Sara stay kind even when things were difficult for her?
  2. 2Why is it important to have a strong imagination when things are hard?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the girls supported each other?

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