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Big Girls Don't Cry

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14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.

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Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com 1d
But what really makes this film special is the way Schneideman subtly indicates how painful it was in that era to grow up queer without any real support system, even if you never experienced any actual violence. Go to Full Review Taylor Gates Collider 5h
8/10
Big Girls Don’t Cry is a solid debut from both Schneideman and Palmer, and it’s lovely to see Spencer shine. The performances, combined with the dreamy score and stunning visuals, elevate the coming-of-age tale into something special. Go to Full Review Santanu Das Hindustan Times 1d
The film rests on Palmer's face, who breathtakingly charts Sid's journey from heartbreak to anxiety and everything in between. She is the life force that propels this coming-of-age drama into unforgettable territory. Go to Full Review Kent Hill Film Threat 1d
8.5/10
Though the images in Big Girls Don’t Cry are dreamy and easy, the movie is about growing up. And this film reminds us that the bitterness of experience can quickly outweigh the sweetness and bliss of the moment. Go to Full Review Surya Komal Just for Movie Freaks 1d
4/5
Big Girls Don’t Cry is a tender, emotionally grounded film that captures the confusion and vulnerability of growing up with remarkable sensitivity. Go to Full Review Roberto Tyler Ortiz Geek Vibes Nation 1d
8/10
Big Girls Don’t Cry may not redefine the coming-of-age film, but it announces a filmmaker with real sensitivity and confidence, and introduces Ani Palmer as a remarkable new presence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Paloma Schneideman

Director

Ani Palmer

Sid

Rain Spencer

Actor

Noah Taylor

Actor

Paloma Schneideman

Screenwriter

Vicky Pope

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis 14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.
Director
Paloma Schneideman
Producer
Vicky Pope, Thomas Coppell
Screenwriter
Paloma Schneideman
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m