Madeline

PGUnited States rating19981h 29mFamily, Comedy, Drama
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PG US
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A young orphan girl living in a French boarding school tries to find creative ways to save her home from being closed. Along the way, she makes an unexpected friend and learns a lot about the importance of community.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film features a gentle atmosphere with steady pacing and traditional storytelling. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA boy shows the girls a mouse and jokes about killing it.
  • Approx.SomeMadeline falls into the Seine river and is rescued by a dog.
  • Approx.ScaryA kidnapping scene where Madeline and a boy are captured by men in costumes.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Madeline decide to try so hard to save her school?
  2. 2How did Madeline and Pepito's friendship change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
  3. 3How did Madeline show empathy toward Lord Covington at the end of the story?

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