PG-13

The Year My Voice Broke

It was incredible. It was the year that changed everything. Forever.

1987 • 105 min • Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

Set in 1962, a young prepubescent boy in rural Australia watches painfully as his best friend and first love blossoms into womanhood and falls for a thuggish rugby player, changing the lives of everyone involved.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

38 reviews

71 Audience · 38 · 100%

Set in 1962 rural Australia, a young boy observes his best friend and first love as she matures and falls for a local rugby player. This coming-of-age story explores their changing relationships and the complexities of growing up.

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

Heads up

Teenage crushes and first love
Some emotional intensity and angst
Mild thematic elements like drinking

What it models well

Growing up and self-discovery
Navigating complex emotions
Loyalty and friendship

Talk about it after

The challenges of unrequited love
Understanding different types of family
The impact of secrets on relationships

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