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Fangirl

2019Movie15 min

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

14-year old Nat walks us through her world of bullies, family, friends and fandom - showing her audience not just what it's like to be a girl -- but more, what it is to be a fangirl.

Feels like

  • Teen Comedy
  • Fandom Culture
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Meta-Narrative Storytelling
  • Relatable Family Dynamics
  • Pop-Culture Nostalgia
  • Genuine Emotional Core
  • Social Commentary on Identity
  • Indie Sensibility

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Shayda Frost
Written by
Shayda Frost
Music by
Juel Taylor

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Facts

January 1, 2019 · 15 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 2019
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Parental Neglect, Stalker with a Crush, Only One Name +7

  • Parental Neglect
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Only One Name
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Foul First Drink
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Junkie Parent
  • Broken Pedestal
  • I'll Be in My Bunk
  • Celeb Crush

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Fangirl worth watching?"

Questions about Fangirl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fangirl worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Fangirl okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Fangirl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Fangirl?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.