Nell
Teens

Nell

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1994 · 112 min

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.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

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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Cast & crew

Nell (1994) - Trailer