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Little Girl (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

7-year-old Sasha has always known that she is a girl. Sasha’s family has recently accepted her gender identity, embracing their daughter for who she truly is while working to confront outdated norms and find affirmation in a small community of rural France.

Rated U • 2020 • 1h 25m

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Little Girl is an intimate documentary following Sasha, a seven-year-old child who identifies as a girl. The film documents her daily life, family dynamics, and the challenges of being accepted in a rural community. There is no traditional scripted content, so parents will not encounter typical cinematic depictions of violence, sex, or profanity. The primary subject matter involves the emotional complexities and societal obstacles… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Little Girl appropriate for kids?

Little Girl is an intimate documentary following Sasha, a seven-year-old child who identifies as a girl. The film documents her daily life, family dynamics, and the challenges of being accepted in a rural community. There is no traditional scripted content, so parents will not… Read more — free account

Content severity in Little Girl

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Little Girl

None. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film.

Violence and gore in Little Girl

None. The documentary features no physical violence or conflict of a harmful nature.

Language in Little Girl

None. The language used is conversational, natural, and free of profanity or slurs.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Little Girl

None. There is no depiction of substance use.

Mature themes in Little Girl

The film addresses the emotional burden of gender dysphoria and the social friction that can arise when a child's identity is not immediately understood or affirmed by school authorities or neighbors. These are handled with sensitivity and are reflective of real-world experiences.

Scary moments in Little Girl

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Little Girl yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Girl appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Little Girl is best for ages 8+. It's rated U. Little Girl is an intimate documentary following Sasha, a seven-year-old child who identifies as a girl. The film documents her daily life, family dynamics, and the challenges of being accepted in a rural community…

What age rating does Little Girl have?

Little Girl is officially rated U. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Little Girl about?

Little Girl is an intimate documentary following Sasha, a seven-year-old child who identifies as a girl. The film documents her daily life, family dynamics, and the challenges of being accepted in a rural community. There is no traditional scripted content, so parents will not encounter typical cinematic depictions of…

Is there sex or nudity in Little Girl?

None. There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film.

How violent is Little Girl?

None. The documentary features no physical violence or conflict of a harmful nature.

Is the language in Little Girl appropriate for kids?

None. The language used is conversational, natural, and free of profanity or slurs.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Little Girl?

None. There is no depiction of substance use.

What mature themes appear in Little Girl?

The film addresses the emotional burden of gender dysphoria and the social friction that can arise when a child's identity is not immediately understood or affirmed by school authorities or neighbors. These are handled with sensitivity and are reflective of…

How long is Little Girl?

Little Girl runs 85 minutes, directed by Sébastien Lifshitz, released in 2020.

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