My Brilliant Career

1979 • 100 min • Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

79 reviews

62 Audience · 79 · 100%

A spirited young woman in 1890s Australia dreams of a writing career, defying societal expectations for marriage and domesticity. She navigates family pressures and romantic interests while fiercely pursuing her independence and artistic ambitions.

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

Heads up

Historical gender inequalities

What it models well

Independence and ambition
Pursuit of creative dreams
Challenging gender roles

Talk about it after

Following your own path vs. societal expectations
The role of women in the past
The importance of education and career

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