The Florida Project (2017)
Kernel Score: 83% · 3,037 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2017-10-06
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is The Florida Project worth watching?
Worth watching. A bright, bittersweet look at a six-year-old and her mother living in a Florida motel just outside Disney World. It's funny, humane and sad, led by remarkable child performances, with an ending that stings.
Watch it if you
- like realistic dramas about poor families
- want strong performances from kids
Skip it if you
- dislike plotless, slice-of-life films
- want a cheerful story
Best for: Quiet solo night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Florida Project
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of a precocious six year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure while the adults around them struggle with hard times.
The Florida Project parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Florida Project is an R-rated drama depicting poverty, drug use, and a struggling single mother seen through a child's eyes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Keywords reference a 'prostitute mother,' implying implied sexual content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Keywords cite drug addiction and drug use as part of the mother's struggles.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Moonlight (2016) — 85%: Quiet, moving study of a young person's hard life
- Fish Tank (2009) — 78%: British drama about a teenager and her chaotic home
- Anora (2024) — 78%: Another film about life on the margins, by the same director
- 20th Century Women (2016) — 84%: Warm drama of a boy and his mother
- Beautiful Boy (2018) — 86%: Heart-wrenching family drama
- The Fallout (2021) — 86%: Serious drama about teenagers and trauma
Director
Cast
- Brooklynn Prince as Moonee
- Bria Vinaite as Halley
- Willem Dafoe as Bobby
- Christopher Rivera as Scooty
- Valeria Cotto as Jancey
- Mela Murder as Ashley
- Josie Olivo as Grandma Stacy
- Caleb Landry Jones as Jack
- Aiden Malik as Dicky
- Edward Pagan as Dicky's Dad
The Florida Project FAQ
Is The Florida Project worth watching?
Worth watching. A bright, bittersweet look at a six-year-old and her mother living in a Florida motel just outside Disney World. It's funny, humane and sad, led by remarkable child performances, with an ending that stings.
Where can I watch The Florida Project?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Florida Project OK for kids?
The Florida Project is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Florida Project is an R-rated drama depicting poverty, drug use, and a struggling single mother seen through a child's eyes.
What movies are like The Florida Project?
If you liked The Florida Project, try Moonlight, Fish Tank, Anora and 20th Century Women.