
Teens
Nell
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1994 · 112 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1994 · 112 min · Drama · Thriller
Nell
In a remote cabin, a young woman raised in isolation is discovered by a small-town doctor. She speaks her own unique language and must navigate the complexities of human interaction and the outside world.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild2/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- Brief scenes of medical examination, played sensitively.
- Loss of loved ones is a central theme, discussed and implied.
- Themes of isolation and misunderstanding.
- Some emotional intensity and legal struggles.
Models well
- Empathy and understanding for those who are different
- The beauty of nature and simple living
- The power of communication and connection
- Advocacy for the vulnerable
Talk about it after
- How Nell adapts to new environments and people.
- The challenges of communicating when language is a barrier.
- The importance of protecting natural habitats and ways of life.
- What does it mean to be truly "civilized?"
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Nell (1994) - Trailer





