No Child of Mine

No Child of Mine

Directed by Peter Kosminsky

Produced by United Film and Television Productions, Meridian Broadcasting

199783 min6.8 / 10

A harrowing, unflinching portrait of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation that centers Kerry's trauma and fragile path toward safety and healing.

Thirteen-year-old Kerry is repeatedly sexually abused by several adults, including at one point her mother. Her father sets her up as a prostitute. Kerry finally calls Childline and is put in a safe house, where she tries to come to terms with what has been done to her. Based on a true story, with the names changed to protect the real Kerry's identity.

Questions people ask

  • Is No Child of Mine sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is No Child of Mine scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is No Child of Mine easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is No Child of Mine violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does No Child of Mine end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like No Child of Mine

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as No Child of Mine

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like No Child of Mine, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like No Child of Mine, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like No Child of Mine, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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