Harriet the Spy
PGUnited States rating19961h 41mComedy, Drama, Family
A young girl who loves observing the world and writing in a private journal faces a challenge when her classmates find her notes. She must navigate the consequences of her actions and learn how to mend her friendships. It is a grounded look at growing up and finding your voice.
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PG US
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A young girl who loves observing the world and writing in a private journal faces a challenge when her classmates find her notes. She must navigate the consequences of her actions and learn how to mend her friendships. It is a grounded look at growing up and finding your voice.
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What's in it
- Scary
- None
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film follows a natural narrative flow with long scenes and a gentle observational style. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA classmate pours blue paint over Harriet during an art class.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Harriet's feelings about her friends change after her notebook was shared?
- 2Why is it important to think before we share our private thoughts with others?
- 3What did Harriet learn about the difference between being honest and being mean?
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