My Life as a Zucchini (2016)
An orphaned boy finds connection and belonging among new friends, navigating life's bittersweet challenges with earnest, wholesome humor.
After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a kind police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. There, with the help of his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love as he searches for a new family of his own.
How intense is My Life as a Zucchini?
My Life as a Zucchini has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What My Life as a Zucchini feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingmelancholyearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
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Is My Life as a Zucchini for you?
Is My Life as a Zucchini scary?
No. My Life as a Zucchini is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is My Life as a Zucchini gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is My Life as a Zucchini sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is My Life as a Zucchini OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is My Life as a Zucchini?
My Life as a Zucchini runs 1h 6m.
Where can I stream My Life as a Zucchini?
My Life as a Zucchini is streaming on Kanopy.
Does My Life as a Zucchini have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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