The Little Princess
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The Little Princess

Best from age 6 · G · 1939 · 93 min

The Little Princess

After her father is declared missing in the Second Boer War, a young girl accustomed to luxury must endure hardship and cruelty in an orphanage. She holds onto hope and kindness, believing her father will return. This classic tale explores resilience in the face of adversity.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • The Boer War is a backdrop, with a father reported missing in action.
  • The orphanage matron is quite cruel to the children.

Models well

  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Hope and optimism
  • Kindness to others
  • The importance of imagination

Talk about it after

  • How Sara copes with difficult changes in her life
  • What it means to be truly wealthy or poor
  • How acts of kindness can make a difference
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