Rip Girls
G

Rip Girls

2000 • 87 min • Drama · Family · Romance · TV Movie

Synopsis

A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds friends, a new hobby with her fantastic photography, and the truth about her mother.

Our family guide

Best from age 7
63
Movie Knight Score
71 reviews
  • 63 Audience · 71 · 100%

A young girl moves to Hawaii with her father, discovering the joy of surfing and uncovering family secrets. She learns about her mother's past and finds a deeper connection with her dad, embracing new friendships and hobbies on the island.

Violence & peril
1/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • Brief mentions of a parent's death
  • Some mild sibling bickering
  • Minor peril during surfing

What it models well

  • Family bonding and understanding
  • Embracing new experiences
  • Finding your passion
  • Environmental care

Talk about it after

  • Coping with loss and grief
  • The importance of family history
  • Adapting to new environments
  • Cultural differences and respect

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Top billed cast

Director: Joyce Chopra • Crew: Jeanne Rosenberg

Trailers & clips

Disney Channel Movie: Rip Girls

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Details

TMDB audience
6.3/10 (71)
Age rating
G
Status
Released

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