Recommended from age 8. Father presumed dead in war and abuse at boarding school.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Death or separation
- Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.
- Difficult themes
- War, bullying, illness, broken families, hard real events.
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High confidence · All three models agree and know the movie well.
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Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.
Top cast
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Liesel Matthews (opens in a new tab) Sara Crewe -
Eleanor Bron (opens in a new tab) Miss Minchin -
Liam Cunningham (opens in a new tab) Capt. Crewe / Prince Rama -
Rusty Schwimmer (opens in a new tab) Amelia Minchin -
Vanessa Lee Chester (opens in a new tab) Becky -
Rachael Bella (opens in a new tab) Betsy
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón (opens in a new tab)
Cast and photos: TMDB.
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What it’s about
When her father enlists to fight for the British in WWI, young Sara Crewe goes to New York to attend the same boarding school her late mother attended. She soon clashes with the severe headmistress, Miss Minchin, who attempts to stifle Sara's creativity and sense of self-worth.
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First) (opens in a new tab)
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