Ordinary Angels

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2024 • 118 min • Drama

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Synopsis

Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

416 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
77 Audience · 414 · 49%

Inspired by a true story, a hairdresser rallies her community to help a widowed father save his critically ill young daughter. This inspiring drama highlights the power of collective kindness and compassion in the face of immense challenges.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

A child’s serious illness and potential death are central to the plot.
A main character struggles with alcoholism and its effects.
Brief arguments and emotional outbursts.

What it models well

Community support and kindness
Overcoming personal struggles
Compassion and empathy
The power of collective action

Talk about it after

Helping others in times of need
Dealing with grief and loss
The impact of addiction on families
Miracles and hope

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Top billed cast

Director: Jon Gunn • Crew: Meg Tilly, Kelly Fremon Craig

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Hilary Swank turns in quite a strong performance here as Sharon Stevens. She's an hairdresser with a penchant for the bottle - and for denial - who just happens upon a rather sad newspaper article whilst buying her morning six-pack. The headline features the story of the young girl Michelle (Emily Mitchell) who has just lost her mother and whose father is having to come to terms with her own impending liver failure.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/ordinary-angels-review-an-optimistic-true-story/ "Ordinary Angels resonates as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for compassion and collective effort in the face of adversity.…
Manuel São Bento, TMDB Community