Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sincere
- visceral
- stylish
- music movie night
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the familiar Cinderella-style music drama elevated by Max Minghella's stylistic connection to the material and Elle Fanning's remarkable performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Violet enters a local singing competition that tests her talent, integrity, and ambition.
The film is driven by a pop-fueled soundtrack and presents singing as a visceral, stylish experience.
The competition explicitly tests Violet's integrity alongside her talent and desire to escape her small town.
Violet receives crucial help from an unlikely mentor while pursuing the singing contest.
Films like Teen Spirit, and why
Sing Street
music-driven coming of age, shy young performer, and emotionally direct ambition narrative
A Star Is Born
stylish musical drama centered on a young singer pursuing recognition against personal and social obstacles
Hustle & Flow
teenage outsider discovers artistic confidence through performance and competition in a warm underdog story
Movie Details
- Director
- Max Minghella
- Release Date
- 2019-04-12
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (370)
Cast
- Elle Fanning
- Zlatko Burić
- Rebecca Hall
- Agnieszka Grochowska
- Millie Brady
- Ruairí O'Connor
- Archie Madekwe
- Clara Rugaard
- Rizha
- Olive Gray
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Teen Spirit about?
- A shy small-town teenager finds her voice in a demanding pop singing competition, where success threatens to reshape her sense of self.
- What is Teen Spirit like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Teen Spirit as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Teen Spirit violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Teen Spirit.
- What did critics think of Teen Spirit?
- Critics broadly found the familiar Cinderella-style music drama elevated by Max Minghella's stylistic connection to the material and Elle Fanning's remarkable performance.
- Which films are like Teen Spirit?
- Films with a similar feel include Sing Street, A Star Is Born, and Hustle & Flow.
- How long is Teen Spirit?
- Teen Spirit runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Teen Spirit?
- In United States, Teen Spirit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
