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A Girl's Best Friend

2015 · 98 min

A gentle, heartwarming family drama about a spirited girl and a loyal dog finding hope amid hardship.

Directed by
Terry Ingram
Genres
Drama, Family, Tv movie
Overview
Penelope, better known as Polka-Dot, is a spunky young girl who has a knack for helping people, particularly her ailing mother. While out looking for a part-time job, Polka-Dot befriends a hard-nosed police officer and his tracking dog, Luey. When Polka-Dot's mother's condition worsens, Luey helps Polka-Dot find the strength and faith inside to help her move forward.
How it feels
Warm, uplifting, melancholic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Family, grief, healing, faith
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Terry Ingram
Genres
Drama, Family, Tv movie
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
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 mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour4
Realism6
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

Cast

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