# Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006)

> A lively Illinois schoolgirl discovers that friendship, family teamwork, and empathy can help her withstand the hardships of the World War II home front.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23408

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, History
- Director: Joyce Chopra
- Cast: Maya Ritter, David Aaron Baker, Tory Green, Sarah Manninen, Genevieve Farrell, Molly Ringwald, Andrew Chalmers, Alex Steele
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0828151/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, uplifting, sincere, family movie night, historical learning

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