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Big Girls Don't Cry

2026Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Over one transformative summer in rural New Zealand in 2006, 14-year-old Sid discovers desire, identity, and the internet as she imitates the people she longs to be loved by.

Feels like

  • Intimate Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Rural New Zealand Setting
  • Y2K Nostalgia
  • Identity & Desire Exploration
  • Digital Age Transition
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Realism
  • Subtle Social Commentary
  • Melancholic yet Hopeful

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Paloma Schneideman
Written by
Paloma Schneideman
Produced by
Vicky Pope, Thomas Coppell
Music by
Cam Ballantyne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 8, 2026 · 1 h 40 min · Drama

Released
October 8, 2026
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Big Girls Don't Cry worth watching?"

Questions about Big Girls Don't Cry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Big Girls Don't Cry worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Big Girls Don't Cry okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Big Girls Don't Cry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Big Girls Don't Cry good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.