Arrietty

Arrietty

Movie (2010)

Discover a secret world within our own.

14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.

Fantasy
Animation
Family
95 minutes
Released
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Ages 5+

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Sex & Nudity

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Violence & Gore

Minimally violent scenes involve a human trapping a Borrower in a jar and a cat clawing at a miniature girl, though no one is harmed.

Profanity

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Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

A character holds a glass of wine and sherry is briefly mentioned.

Frightening Scenes

Features distressing moments of danger and fear, including a character fainting when threatened and a main character with a serious heart condition.

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A few brand names are visible, including Ivory dish soap.

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Positive messages

Promotes themes of bravery, reaching out for help, friendship transcending differences, and the importance of kindness.

Role models

Arrietty is a strong and compassionate teen, while other characters model responsibility, though the housekeeper shows a mean streak.

Representation

Created by Japanese filmmakers with a female co-writer, featuring characters of color and discussion of potential tropes like the noble savage alongside positive disability representation.

Learning

Teaches kids about communication and understanding others' circumstances.

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