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The Rocket
Why this pick
Like Paper Planes, it follows a resourceful child pursuing an unlikely competition, balancing family hardship with uplifting momentum and a sincere, child-centred sense of wonder.
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MOVIE2014 1h 36m AUS
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Why this pick
Its warm Australian/New Zealand-style comic spirit, rebellious young hero and expanding surrogate-family bond offer a similarly big-hearted adventure without losing emotional truth.
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Akeelah and the Bee
Why this pick
A determined child enters a high-pressure contest while finding support in unexpected places; it shares Paper Planes’ encouraging underdog energy and affection for youthful ambition.
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The Eagle Huntress
Why this pick
This gentle, visually expansive documentary follows a young girl aiming to excel in a tradition-bound contest, carrying the same inspirational focus on perseverance and family pride.
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Storm Boy
Why this pick
Another heartfelt Australian family story, it pairs striking landscapes with a sensitive child’s bond to the natural world and a calm, emotionally accessible tone.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Sam Worthington
Jack
Ed Oxenbould
Dylan
Deborah Mailman
Maureen
Terry Norris
Grandpa
Peter Rowsthorn
Mr. Hickenlooper