Hair Love

2019 • 7 min • Animation · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

When dad has to unexpectedly step in for mom to do his daughter Zuri’s hair before a big event, what seems like a simple task is anything but as these locks have a mind of their own!

Our family guide

Best from age 3

Movie Knight Score

496 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
76 Audience · 495 · 49%

A loving dad tackles the challenge of styling his daughter Zuri's expressive hair for a special day. What starts as a struggle becomes a tender bonding experience for the father and child as they discover the beauty of natural hair.

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

Heads up

A brief moment of frustration for the dad

What it models well

Self-acceptance and confidence
Family bonding
Patience and perseverance
Celebrating natural beauty

Talk about it after

Different hair types and styles
The importance of family support
Trying new things can be challenging but rewarding

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Hair Love. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

Top billed cast

Director: Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., Bruce W. Smith • Crew: Matthew A. Cherry

Issa Rae
Natural Hair Vlogger / Mom (voice)

Trailers & clips

HAIR LOVE Trailer | TIFF 2020

Hair Love | Oscar-Nominated Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
When "Zuri" wakes up in the morning and removes her night cap, her hair - well it's big, very very big! She has faith though that her mum will come and groom it back into stylish and gorgeous shape. Ha! Not today. It's dad who has to sort things out - and he'd rather face Mike Tyson in a boxing ring than try to get to grips with this particular challenge!…
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