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The Clique

2008

A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The main concerns are sustained social exclusion, bullying, insults, and pressure to fit in. The material is otherwise mild, with no significant sexual content, gore, or frightening violence. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Fashion, expensive goods, appearance, and social status are important to the clique and its exclusionary culture.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild school-yard teasing and name-calling.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Pre-teen crushes and mild romantic focus typical of middle school drama.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not scary.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild references to dating and social popularity; no sexual content.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Limited to mild physical awkwardness or minor social-based scuffles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Requires courage to stand up to bullying and be oneself.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

Limited focus on creative pursuits.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited representation beyond the core group of characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about social dynamics and empathy.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown as a virtue that eventually overcomes peer pressure.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film addresses belonging, self-worth, loyalty, bullying, and the costs of judging people by popularity or possessions.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters often model poor behavior which the film frames as a learning process.

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