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Here Comes Lola!

2010

A nine-year-old girl who has just moved with her parents to Hamburg, Germany, is desperate for finding a best friend. The daughter of a Brazilian father and German mother, Lola is a little girl who dreams she's a rock star, but mostly dreams of having a best friend.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? The child-centered story appears suitable for younger viewers, but racism, exclusion, and a racial slur may need discussion with children under about seven. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language2/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

A racial slur is specifically listed among the keywords, so language concerns are meaningful even though broader profanity is not documented.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Likely limited to mild school bullying or minor physical conflict; violence does not appear central or intense.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Lola displays courage by being herself despite peer pressure and social exclusion.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Lola’s vibrant imagination and her dreams of being a rock star highlight creativity as a coping mechanism.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is biracial (Brazilian-German), and the film addresses themes of race and integration.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into multicultural family dynamics and navigating new social environments.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, friendship, and understanding are central values promoted by the film.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of empathy, inclusivity, standing up to prejudice, and the importance of self-confidence.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Lola is a resilient and imaginative role model who seeks connection despite challenges.

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  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Here Comes Lola! would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Here Comes Lola!, and what caused that change?
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