Molly
Innocence is bliss. See the world through her eyes.
1999 • 102 min • Drama · Comedy · Romance
Synopsis
Molly McKay is a profoundly autistic twenty-something woman who has lived in an institution from a young age following her parents' death in a car accident. When the institution must close due to budget cuts, Molly is left in the care of her neurotypical, older brother, Buck McKay, an advertising executive and perennial bachelor. Buck forces her to undergo an experimental medical treatment, with unexpectedly drastic results.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 42 Audience · 74 · 100%
Molly, a young woman with autism, leaves an institution to live with her busy older brother, Buck. After an experimental treatment, Molly experiences unexpected changes, challenging Buck's understanding of her world. The film explores family bonds and differences.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Discussions around medical treatments
- Brief moments of frustration or anger
- Some mature themes implied regarding social integration
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Family bonds
- Acceptance of differences
- Challenging perceptions
Talk about it after
- What it means to care for family members with special needs
- How different people communicate and express themselves
- The challenges and rewards of accepting change
- How expectations can shape our views of others
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Molly. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: John Duigan • Crew: Dick Christie
Trailers & clips
Molly 1999 - Official Movie Trailer
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