A Little Princess

No miracle is ever too small.

1995 • 97 min • Drama · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1058 reviews

76 Audience · 1058 · 100%

When her devoted father heads to war, young Sara is left at a stern boarding school. Despite the harsh headmistress and new hardships, Sara holds onto her vivid imagination and kind spirit, inspiring those around her.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Separation from a parent
Emotional cruelty and bullying
Moments of peril for a child

What it models well

Imagination and storytelling
Resilience and kindness
Empathy and helping others

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and change
The importance of kindness
Finding hope in difficult times

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