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Cuties

Released Sep 9, 2020

1 hr. 36 min.

Comedy

Drama

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86%

81 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

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A talented 11-year-old girl joins a hip-hop dance troupe.

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Critics Consensus

A thoughtful look at the intricacies of girlhood in the modern age, Cuties is a coming-of-age film that confronts its themes with poignancy and nuance.

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Julio J

Simplemente esto no está bien

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Shea S

Mignonnes talks about what people are too scared to talk about. It is about the dangers of social media on children and how much it can influence young children to act like adults. It is supposed to make you uncomfortable. It is supposed to make you think that we as a society need to do something. Maïmouna Doucouré is an amazing director and feminist and we need more minds like hers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Jeff M

I want to make something perfectly clear - despite what you may be hearing on social media, there is not a single, solitary second of exploitation to be found in this surprisingly fantastic and incredibly moving film. With a title that sounds like a bad Disney+ kids movie, I was shocked to witness the most profound, sometimes unsettling and totally enthralling movie about being a young female since Catherine Hardwicke's THIRTEEN (2003). Filmmaker Doucoure treats this material with bravery and stark realism - there are moments almost impossible to watch because of how painfully honest they feel. The controversy seems to surround the frank handling of pre-teen life, particularly the suggestive dancing and clothing (or lack thereof) worn by the young females in this movie as well as a very brief glimpse of nudity that literally lasts one second. But the filmmakers in no way, shape or form use this for exploitation - quite the contrary. These scenes produced feelings of sadness rather than titilation. It broke my heart to see young Amy (an extraordinary performance by Youssouf) and her peers experience the mental, physical and emotional confusion of becoming a young adult. The movie beautifully captures how the youth of today confuse being provocative with being a grown-up. If you've seen a single moment of TODDLER AND TIARAS, nothing that happens here should be surprising. And, to be quite honest, I'm a bit pissed off right now, because I'm afraid the controversy may dissuade many conservative viewers from actually watching and discussing this film. I think anyone who was or has or had a pre-teen girl will find much with which they can relate and share with each other. There are isolated moments here and there that feel a bit much, but when viewed in the context of the film as a whole, it's nearly perfect. There's a lot more I can say - I didn't even have a chance to discuss how Amy's conservative home life and religion impact a good portion of what happens here. A couple scenes between Amy and her mom are just wonderful. Please, please, please do not be swayed from seeing this! It is a vital, important movie - easily one of the best of the year - and I think you'll have a lot to think about and discuss after the subtly beautiful ending.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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Zach 1

As far as its quality goes, it's not a poorly made movie. It would have so much potential had it not been for the decision to sexualize children. I marveled the cinematography and directing at times, but would squirm in my seat and look away once the dancing scenes popped up.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Dave F

Do I really need to explain why?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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BlackSonic1991

The fact that this piece of trash movie got a 87% is absolutely disgusting

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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Amy

Medina El Aidi

Angelica

Esther Gohourou

Coumba

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Jess

Myriam Hamma

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Doucouré made this from a very personal place. The keenest parts explore the push/pull of her Muslim upbringing.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Bernadette Barton

Salon.com

We need more feminist stories like Cuties that illuminate the constraints girls and women face and help us chart a path to full gender equality.

Oct 23, 2020

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Angie Han

Mashable

In both horrific scenes and adorable ones, what remains consistent is Doucouré's honesty.

Oct 2, 2020

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Alessandra Rangel

InSession Film

Sometimes uncomfortable and others too radical, Cuties is an eye-opener with an inspired ending, despite the troublesome scenes we witnessed seconds earlier.

Rated: B

Mar 13, 2023

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Sometimes I have the feeling that sobriety is absent and the complaint material remains in a repetitive field that only adds questions insignificantly. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

May 30, 2022

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Nick Levine

NME (New Musical Express)

Maïmouna Doucouré's searing critique of premature sexualisation is the opposite of what it's been accused of...

Rated: 4/5

May 10, 2021

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Synopsis

A talented 11-year-old girl joins a hip-hop dance troupe.

Director: Maïmouna Doucouré
Screenwriter: Maïmouna Doucouré, Alice Winocour, Valentine Milville, Nathalie Saugeon
Distributor: NETFLIX
Production Co: Bien ou Bien Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2020, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2020

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