Charming British dramedy about a child processing grief.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 11+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
a lot
References to the death of a parent from cancer. Young characters are seen stealing and then selling bicycles, assisted in one scene by an adult. A young girl is seen beating up another; not graphic but bruises are seen on the victim's face the next day. Spiders feature in the film. A child finds a picture of them sleeping on their father's phone and there is a brief suggestion that it is inappropriate, but this allegation is quickly dismissed.
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A young child is seen doing a rude gesture, putting up his middle finger. Other terms such as "bloody" and "flipping" are heard. "God," "Jesus," and "Christ" used as exclamations.
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The lead character is seen sporting the kit of soccer team West Ham United throughout the film.
Diverse Representations
a lot
Central character Georgie is a young White working-class girl living in a lower-income area of London. She comes from a single-parent family, although her mother has passed and she is now living alone, unbeknownst to the local social services. The film explores how Georgie is dealing with her grief. She wears a hearing aid throughout, and her best friend is a young Muslim boy called Ali. Written and directed by a woman.
Processing grief comes in many different forms. People can change their ways for the better and try to make amends for past mistakes. Care must be taken to ensure kids -- particularly those from underserved communities -- don't slip through the cracks of the social and educational systems. Some criminal behavior such as stealing and selling bicycles.
Positive Role Models
some
Twelve-year-old Georgie is incredibly independent for her age. She is brave and intuitive, able to fend for herself in light of her mother's passing. She processes her grief by clinging to fantastical things to try and take her mind off the harsh reality. But she does use her charm and ingenuity to con for wrongdoing, such as convincing social services that she has a guardian present when she actually lives alone. Her father, Jason, abandoned her when she was a baby. He now wants to make amends and is caring. He shows her tough love, but it's well-received.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Scrapper is an enchanting British comedy-drama that deals with serious themes, such as a child processing the untimely death of her mother. Twelve-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell) is fiercely independent for her age. She is intelligent and uses her charm and ingenuity to get what she wants, including misleading social services into thinking she lives with a guardian following her mother's death from cancer. She also commits crimes, such as stealing and selling bikes -- in one scene her estranged father, Jason (Harris Dickinson), even helps her. Yet despite this, you always remain on her side. There is some violence in the form of a fistfight Georgie has with another young girl from her area, which results in some bruising. Set in a deprived area of London, the film is notable for its strong and authentic representation of an underserved community. In addition, Georgie is hard of hearing and wears a hearing aid throughout the film. Her closest friend is a young boy named Ali (Alin Uzun), who is a Muslim of Arabic descent. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
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What's the Story?
SCRAPPER tells the story of 12-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell), who has lived alone in her London flat since the untimely passing of her mother. After she manages to con social services into thinking she lives with a guardian, the lie soon becomes a reality when her estranged father, Jason (Harris Dickinson), shows up out of the blue, hoping to take care of her. His presence confuses the young girl, no less because she is forced to confront the harsh reality of her situation, which she had otherwise believed she could resolve with magic.
This British comedy-drama is a striking cinematic debut for writer-director Charlotte Regan, who perfectly blends the two genres. On the one hand, Scrapper is a kitchen-sink drama, with shades of Ken Loach and Mike Leigh. But then on the other, it's humorous and peppered with creative moments that cut through the challenging themes. It's bold and takes risks, it's funny and sweet, and yet it's real and at times sad. It's a multitude of all these things at once. All of this is tied together thanks to the brilliant display from newcomer Campbell. The young actor perfectly encapsulates both the charming, cheeky side to her character Georgie and the more profound aspects too. She's a real star in the making. The film shines in its ability to tackle and explore the notion of grief through the blissful eyes of a child. It attempts to make sense of something that is otherwise almost impossible to understand, all with a large dose of humor.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Scrapper looks at childhood grief and trauma. In what ways did Georgie try to deal with her mother's death? How to talk to kids about difficult subjects.
The character of Georgie is likable -- she is charming and resourceful. But she did use her ingenuity to get up to mischief. Did you remain on her side throughout? If so, why do you think that was?
The film is set in an underserved area of London, while Georgie doesn't come from a "conventional" family setup. Why is it important to see a broad representation of all different types of life on-screen?
The film sits within a variety of genres, blending comedy with heavy themes. Did you think the filmmakers did a good job of balancing the different tones? Did it remind you of any other films?
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