The Year My Voice Broke
Teens

The Year My Voice Broke

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1987 · 105 min

The Year My Voice Broke

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.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

3/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

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

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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Cast & crew

The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - NFSA Restores trailer

The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - The dance

The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - Hypnosis

The Year My Voice Broke (1987) - Bullying