Magical Girl (2014)
Kernel Score: 83% · 206 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-09-07
Runtime: 127 minutes
Overview
The father of a terminally ill girl is determined to grant his daughter's last wish, a ridiculously expensive collectors' costume from a Japanese TV series. The request will drive him into a journey within his city's dark underbelly.
Magical Girl parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Magical Girl (2014) is a Spanish drama-thriller about a father who goes to dark lengths to fulfill his terminally ill daughter's last wish.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The father's journey into his city's 'dark underbelly' implies crime and menace, consistent with the thriller genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Carlos Vermut
Cast
- Bárbara Lennie as Bárbara
- José Sacristán as Damián
- Luis Bermejo as Luis
- Lucía Pollán as Alicia
- Israel Elejalde as Alfredo
- Elisabet Gelabert as Ada
- Marisol Membrillo as Marisol
- Miquel Insúa as Oliver
- Javier Botet as Pepo
- Alberto Chaves as Shopkeeper
Magical Girl FAQ
Is Magical Girl good?
Magical Girl has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 206 audience ratings.
Is Magical Girl OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Magical Girl (2014) is a Spanish drama-thriller about a father who goes to dark lengths to fulfill his terminally ill daughter's last wish.
What movies are like Magical Girl?
If you liked Magical Girl, try The Most Beautiful Day, Eternity and a Day, The Teachers' Lounge and Clouds.