
All ages
The Little Matchgirl
Best from age 6 · G · 2006 · 7 min
All agesBest from age 6 · G · 2006 · 7 min · Animation · Drama · Family · Fantasy
The Little Matchgirl
This animated short tells the poignant tale of a poor young girl on a cold New Year's Eve. As she tries to sell matches, she finds warmth and comfort in visions sparked by their flames, dreaming of a better life and loving family.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
None0/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate3/10
Heads up
- The girl experiences cold and hunger.
- Her visions include passed loved ones.
- The ending is sad and poignant.
Models well
- Empathy and compassion
- Hope and imagination
- Family love
Talk about it after
- Helping those less fortunate
- The power of imagination
- The meaning of true warmth and comfort
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- Age rating
- G
- Release date
- 2006-09-07
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Status
- Released