Judy
DramaHistoryMusic
13+PG-13
2019·1h 58m·Rupert Goold·Pathe·● Script read & verified
A biographical drama following Judy Garland's final performances in London while reflecting on her troubled relationship with Hollywood and struggles as a mother. The film...
Best watched together — Complex themes about addiction, family dysfunction, and exploitation benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film's emotional weight around addiction and family separation may be more intense than expected
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
Judy Garland's status as a gay icon is explicitly acknowledged throughout the film, and her deep connection with her LGBTQ fanbase is central to the story, particularly in scenes at the gay bar where she performs.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows the complexity of loving someone struggling with addiction
- ✓Demonstrates how childhood exploitation can have lasting effects
Cast:Renée ZellwegerJessie BuckleyFinn WittrockRufus SewellMichael Gambon