The Yarn Princess

1994Movie1 h 40 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Margaret, who has certain mental disabilities, struggles when her husband, Jake, is diagnosed with schizophrenia and the authorities wish to take her children away from her. She has to prove in a court of law that she is capable of taking care of her family.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Directed by
Tom McLoughlin
Written by
Dalene Young

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Facts

March 27, 1994 · 1 h 40 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
March 27, 1994
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Yarn Princess worth watching?"

Questions about The Yarn Princess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Yarn Princess worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Yarn Princess okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Yarn Princess plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.