Watch with a parent
When Marnie Was There
Best from age 8 · PG · 2014 · 103 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 8 · PG · 2014 · 103 min · Animation · Drama · Family
When Marnie Was There
Anna, a lonely and asthmatic girl, is sent to the countryside where she discovers an old mansion. There, she befriends the mysterious Marnie, leading to a summer of secrets, self-discovery, and understanding family ties. It's a beautiful tale of friendship and acceptance.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild2/10
Heads up
- Themes of loneliness and abandonment
- Emotional depth may be intense for some
- Discussions of illness and loss
Models well
- Friendship and connection
- Self-acceptance
- Understanding family history
- Empathy and compassion
Talk about it after
- How does Anna’s perspective change throughout the film?
- What does it mean to be lonely or feel like an outsider?
- The power of imagination and memory.
- How can we show compassion to others and ourselves?
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