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The Girl Who Believes in Miracles

2021

When Sara hears a preacher say faith can move mountains, she starts praying. Suddenly people in her town are mysteriously healed! But fame soon takes its toll – can Sara’s family save her before it’s too late?

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Generally family-oriented, but children may find the brain tumor, hospital scenes, a character’s apparent death, mourning, and supernatural religious imagery emotionally intense. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes5/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A child is diagnosed with a terminal illness and briefly dies before being miraculously revived.

Religious themes5/5
Why this rating?

The film is centered on Christian faith, prayer, and miracles.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

A teenage character has a girlfriend, and there may be a minor romantic-interest element, but romance is not central to the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The illness of a young child and the threat of death may be unsettling for younger viewers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

A dog is hit by a car, which is a brief, distressing moment.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in the face of terminal illness and social pressure.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Explores abstract concepts of faith and wonder.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal diversity is represented; the focus is on a specific nuclear family unit.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are core themes driving the protagonist's actions.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of prayer, faith, and humility.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resilience and strong moral integrity.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in The Girl Who Believes in Miracles would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Girl Who Believes in Miracles, and what caused that change?
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