A Girl Like Her

Name: A Girl Like Her
Genre: Drama
Released: March 27, 2015
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Hunter King, Jimmy Bennett, Lexi Ainsworth

2015

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ParkSide Releasing | Release Date: March 27, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Hunter King, Jimmy Bennett, Lexi Ainsworth

Summary: After the attempted suicide of a 16 year-old girl results in a coma, a film crew set out to reveal what happened, leading them to discover footage documenting the torment she suffered at the hands of a bully.

Director: Amy S. Weber

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 91 min

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Tirdad Derakhshani

Mar 27, 2015

You'll need a strong stomach for some of the scenes in A Girl Like Her, one of the most moving and intelligent of the recent glut of films and TV specials about teenage bullying. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Mar 26, 2015

It’s hard to imagine anyone seeing this film and not feeling the weight of the heartbreak when a young girl’s life is destroyed by bullying, and outrage that even with all the awareness and all the campaigning, bullying remains an epidemic in schools everywhere. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Mar 28, 2015

A Girl Like Her offers an emotionally honest examination of an important and often overlooked societal problem. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Mar 26, 2015

The two young female leads, exceptionally well cast, deliver strong performances, and the drama benefits from Weber’s interest in understanding rather than demonizing the bully. Read full review

Justin Chang

Apr 14, 2015

A mix of found-footage thriller, mock-doc realism and public service announcement that rings true almost as often as it rings false. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Mar 26, 2015

Although the storytelling technique may feel innovative, the story itself is not. Read full review

Thomas Lee

Mar 26, 2015

For all its hidden-camera footage and teary confessions, the movie rings as true as an episode of MTV’s “Real World.” Read full review

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Amber1212

May 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic movie. A must see for al teenagers,parents,teachers. I don't know if it is just me being a cry baby or this movie was a very sad at the ending.. I wasn't sure who to cry for. I actually cried when Avery was watching over her actions and how she made a video at the end. But I also cried when Jessica had lost her pulse and when everyone was holding candles. So I doesn't matter if you cry in both situations i know i did! This movie belongs in school and homes everywhere (glad they putted this movie on Netflix))… Expand

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Alisond910

Mar 28, 2015

Fantastic movie. Powerful story. A must see for all teenagers and their parents. My friends and I all cried. I liked that the dialogue seemed realistic.

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Kief1234

May 29, 2016

A Girl Like Her is a must see movie for teenagers and their parents. It will really open your eyes to the daily struggle many teenager have to face everyday. It's a tear jerker, so be prepared to cry. This movie should be a requirement for teens of all ages to watch. I highly recommend it.

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Jerrid

Oct 6, 2015

An impeccable performance by the young woman playing the antagonist in this film. Hunter King will do great things in this industry if she continues turning in performances like "A Girl Like Her". Riveting, emotional, spot-on delivery and timing. This girl is bound for stardom.
AnAn impeccable performance by the young woman playing the antagonist in this film. Hunter King will do great things in this industry if she continues turning in performances like "A Girl Like Her". Riveting, emotional, spot-on delivery and timing. This girl is bound for stardom.
An important message and a well constructed story. This movie belongs in schools and homes everywhere.… Expand

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Scottgun00

Jun 4, 2016

Well, here it is even though you would never have thunk it possible: A modern, anti-bullying version of Refer Madness. Between the unlikely things people would say knowing full well the camera is rolling and the lousy emo warbler music, we get a film that takes a serious subject and turns itWell, here it is even though you would never have thunk it possible: A modern, anti-bullying version of Refer Madness. Between the unlikely things people would say knowing full well the camera is rolling and the lousy emo warbler music, we get a film that takes a serious subject and turns it into easily-dismissed after-school special. The movie however does accidently raise a point the makers probably wouldn't care for: when the faculty are having a public forum with the parents and the parents ask what the school is doing to prevent bullying, the administration hems and haws. You will never hear anyone say "nothing that will actually work" even though that is the correct answer. It helps to think of school like a prison. All the inmates are fully trained in and have mastered the times and places the guards aren't looking. So instead what we see today is anti-bullying theater full of sound and fury and signifying nothing.… Expand

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