Question 1

What age is The Great Gilly Hopkins appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) best from about age 8. Gilly Hopkins, a sharp and rebellious foster child, schemes to return to her birth mother after landing in a new foster home. She soon discovers that "family" can mean more than she ever imagined, challenging her preconceived notions about love and belonging. This film explores the ups and downs of finding your place.

Question 2

What is The Great Gilly Hopkins rated?

Accepted Answer

The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Great Gilly Hopkins?

Accepted Answer

Gilly uses some rude language and is initially defiant.; Themes of abandonment and longing for a birth parent are present.; Some emotional moments related to family separation.. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Great Gilly Hopkins?

Accepted Answer

The meaning of family; Acceptance and belonging; Resilience and growth; Empathy and understanding.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Great Gilly Hopkins?

Accepted Answer

What makes a family, and can it be different for everyone?; How do our first impressions of people sometimes change?; Dealing with new situations and people we don't choose; The challenges of foster care for children and families.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Great Gilly Hopkins?

Accepted Answer

The Great Gilly Hopkins (2015) is available on Amazon Prime Video, VIX , Mercado Play, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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