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My Girl
- PG
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1991
Common Sense Media says
Coming of age tale tackles death; for older kids.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that death is the main theme of this movie. Vada's mother died while giving birth to her (this is never depicted; only alluded to). A main character dies tragically from bee stings (again, the death is off screen). This sudden, unexpected death is bound to have an emotional impact on impressionable viewers. Divorce is mentioned, and there are a few obtuse references to sex.
What's the story?
Darker than one might expect, MY GIRL is the story of Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky), a pre-teenage girl learning to deal with the death of her mother. Vada lives with her widower father (Dan Aykroyd), who runs a funeral parlor out of their home, and spends her days with her best friend, Thomas J (Macauly Culkin). When her father falls for his new assistant (Jamie Lee Curtis), Vada feels betrayed. In the end, a sudden tragedy brings her closer to her new stepmother, and she begins to understand how to move on after mourning the death of a loved one.
Is it any good?
Death and single parenthood are never easy topics to talk about with children, and this film deals with them in a mature, responsible way, encouraging kids to talk about their feelings regarding death -- as well as the romantic lives of their parents. If kids are beginning to ask questions about these serious topics, they are old enough to watch this movie with parents.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to cope with the death of a loved one. Is it okay for Vada's father to remarry after his first wife died? How do we know when it is time to mourn or time to move on?
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Kid, 11 years old
September 18, 2010
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I hate it
It is so bad I could die when I see it.
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a classic love story 12 and over
very good love movie lots of good points about friendship i'll never forget my girl truth is why isay you should be 12 to see this movie is because its very sad at the end but worth watching
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:-(
This movie makes me cry every time, I love it. But I can't watch it due to the fact I can't stop crying. I'm tearing now writing about. I love the story line of a first chrush. I also like the movie Flipped. Although I haven't saw it.
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Very sad, yet effective
The name "My Girl" isn't just using the Temptations' song to promote the film, it refers to all the relationships crawling around this deeply impacting film. The kids say things that real kids say all the time, it's also very funny. Watch it, please!
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Iffy for ages 12-14
This was a great movie, but it was extremely sad. I don't think this movie is suitable for anyone under 12.
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Touching, Moving Film for Mature KIds
I'm thirteen and I bawled at this movie! It is so moving and touching, and touches on a very important subject. Spoiler::: When Thomas J. died looking for Vada's ring, I cried my eyes out. There are such sweet characters, and its a great film. Must see! Just make sure your kids can handle the mature death theme.
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Sweet movie that touches on a lot of life lessons
A sweet movie that touches on a lot of issues: Death of a parent, boy/girl friendship, feeling different, communication and death of a friend. Make sure your child is mature enough to handle the latter or this may not be the movie for them.
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2 cool
this movie was so cool. i cried every time i saw it. it was sensational, funny, and sad.it was so sad when tomas.j died. i cried my eyes out. i saw it last night and i still cried. i cant wait till i see it agin I LOVED IT!
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| Topics: | friendship |
| Studio: | Sony Pictures |
| Director: | Howard Zieff |
| Cast: | Anna Chlumsky, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 102 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | November 27, 1991 |
| DVD release date: | May 12, 1998 |
| MPAA rating: | PG |
| MPAA explanation: | mild language and violence |
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