A Little Princess

1995 · 97 min · EN · G · 7.6 (1,078 votes)

Dir. Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Rusty Schwimmer, Vanessa Lee Chester, Rachael Bella · Music Patrick Doyle

“No miracle is ever too small.”

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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.

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This film feels like a warm, beautifully shot storybook brought to life, brimming with a child's boundless imagination. It carries a bittersweet, yet ultimately uplifting, emotional weight, exploring the power of inner strength and kindness against adversity. The visual storytelling is enchanting, creating a world both harsh and wondrous.

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