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Big Girls Don't Cry

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14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.

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Mey Rude Out Magazine 19h
B+
Punches you in the gut and transports you immediately back to your gangly teen self, making you cringe as if you're watching your own awkward memories and drowning in the isolation of teen girlhood. Go to Full Review Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot 2d
B
A tender and intimate New Zealand coming-of-age story circa 2006, following a young girl navigating where she belongs when she doesn’t quite fit anywhere, all while entering the early stages of queer self-discovery. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paloma Schneideman

Director

Ani Palmer

Sid

Rain Spencer

Actor

Noah Taylor

Actor

Paloma Schneideman

Screenwriter

Vicky Pope

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis 14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.
Director
Paloma Schneideman
Producer
Vicky Pope, Thomas Coppell
Screenwriter
Paloma Schneideman
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m