PG-13

The Spitfire Grill

To a town with no future, comes a girl with a past.

1996 • 117 min • Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

Percy, upon being released from prison, goes to the small town of Gillead, to find a place where she can start over again. She is taken in by Hannah, to help out at her place, the Spitfire Grill. Percy brings change to the small town, stirring resentment and fear in some, and growth in others.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

69 reviews

65 Audience · 69 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Discussions of past mistakes and prison
Some depictions of rural poverty
A character experiences grief and isolation

What it 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

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Spitfire Grill. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.