Teens
The Spitfire Grill
Best from age 12 · PG-13 · 1996 · 117 min
TeensBest from age 12 · PG-13 · 1996 · 117 min · Comedy · Drama
The Spitfire Grill
Percy, a young woman recently released from prison, seeks a fresh start in the quiet, isolated town of Gilead. She finds work at The Spitfire Grill diner, gradually bringing change and hope to the weary locals. Her presence stirs both suspicion and compassion, leading to personal growth for many.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of past mistakes and prison
- Some depictions of rural poverty
- A character experiences grief and isolation
Models well
- Second chances and new beginnings
- Community and belonging
- Empathy and understanding
- Hope and healing
Talk about it after
- Judging others based on their past
- Finding your place in the world
- The power of small acts of kindness
- Dealing with grief and loss
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Cast & crew
The Spitfire Grill 1996
The Spitfire Grill - Trailer