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Rise and Shine

2026 · 97 min

A gentle, heartfelt coming-of-age story about a girl and her mother learning to let go, warm and sincere throughout.

Directed by
Laura Somers
Genres
Family
Tagline
She's been waiting her whole life for this.
Overview
Terri Steele has waited her whole life for high school. She wants what every teenager wants: new friends, a beautiful dress, a date to prom and the chance to be seen for exactly who she is. Her mother, Janice, has spent Terri’s whole life helping her believe the world can make room for her. Now they must discover what it means to let go, grow up and step into a new day.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Coming-of-age, family, parenthood, identity
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Laura Somers
Genres
Family
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension2
    Darkness1
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight6

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