Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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Swedish teen drama has heavy drinking, death, and language.
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A Part of You
What's the Story?
A PART OF YOU opens on Julia (Zara Larsson) and her mom (Ida Engvoll) arguing over whether Julia can go out and party that night. Julia's boyfriend Noel (Edvin Ryding) and her younger sister Agnes (Felicia Maxime) look on uncomfortably. Julia appears to have a problem with drinking. As the story evolves, and a teenager is killed in a car crash, we see another teen dealing with negative emotions by drinking, acting out, and even taking on a version of the identity of the deceased. The story deals with grief, suicide, and teenage experimentation.
Is It Any Good?
This Swedish drama combines moving turns from its teen stars with a nuanced script built around moments and emotions rather than major events or dialogues. A Part of You's success rests on the credibility of its lead actors' performances, and Maxime and Ryding (who also star in Netflix series Young Royals) deliver. Maxime communicates complex emotional development, often without words. This works in the film's favor, as key scenes involving more dialogue and arguments are not as poignant as the quieter moments. It helps that viewers learn information at the same time as Agnes. Handsome use of lighting adds to the film's sensibility.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the portrayal of grief in Agnes's character in A Part of You. Did it feel like a realistic portrayal? Why or why not?
The teenagers in this film are shown drinking heavily and frequently. How does drinking impact them? Why do they drink? What are some consequences of drinking alcohol?
What did you learn about Sweden and Swedish teens or families from this movie? Have you watched any other films or series from Scandinavia? How did they compare? Where could you find more?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 31, 2024
- Cast : Felicia Maxime , Edvin Ryding , Zara Larsson
- Director : Sigge Eklund
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship , School ( High School )
- Run time : 100 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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