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Ordinary Angels

Drama
8+PG
2024·1h 58m·Jon Gunn·Kingdom Story Company· Script read & verified

A heartwarming drama about a hairdresser who discovers purpose by helping a widowed father raise money for his young daughter's life-saving liver transplant. The story...

Best watched together — Heavy themes about death, illness, and financial hardship benefit from parental guidance and discussion

Heads Up for Parents

The child's illness and mother's death are central plot points that may require discussion with sensitive children


What's In It

Violence
None
Language
Very Mild
Scary
Very Mild
Romance
None
Substances
Very Mild
Stimulation
Very Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

Faith & Religion
Christian themes

Faith and prayer are central to Sharon's character as she relies on divine guidance throughout her mission to save Michelle's family. The film treats Christian belief as a source of strength and hope during desperate circumstances.

Values & Themes
Traditional family values

The entire narrative is driven by a mother's desperate fight to save her sick daughter and keep her family together. Family sacrifice, parental devotion, and community support for families in crisis are the film's emotional core.


Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Shows how helping others can provide life purpose and meaning
  • Depicts community coming together to support a family in crisis
  • Portrays faith and prayer as sources of comfort during difficult times

Cast:Hilary SwankAlan RitchsonEmily MitchellSkywalker HughesNancy Travis