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Zelly & Me

1988·Movie
1h 27min·PG

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

"Zelly Never Made Me Choose Between Being Loved and Being Me..."

A young orphan who lives with her grandmother in a large Virginian home infatuates herself with the voices of Joan d'Arc. Her French nanny seeks out the help of a rich suitor to take her and the orphan away when she realizes that the grandmother cannot offer the orphan the love that she needs.
OrphanGrandmother RelationshipFrench NannyComing-of-AgePsychological DramaVirginia SettingIntimate StoryCharacter Study

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Zelly & Me worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Zelly & Me rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Zelly & Me?

1 h 27 min

Zelly & Me runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is Zelly & Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Zelly & Me?

2CAUS

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