Curly Sue

PGUnited States rating19911h 42mComedy, Drama, Family
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PG US
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A homeless man and his young companion travel together while trying to find enough money to survive. They meet a wealthy lawyer who takes them in, leading to a story about the bonds of family and the challenges of life on the streets.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a traditional dramatic structure with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeThe theft of a girl's sentimental ring by a drifter.
  • Approx.ScaryThe girl is taken away by child protective services.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the characters show kindness to one another even when things were difficult?
  2. 2Why was the ring so important to the young girl?
  3. 3What did the characters learn about the importance of having a stable home?

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