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A Stitch in Time

Movie 2022 98 min Drama, Comedy Checked by Dan S · 22 Oct 2026
Official Rating M ClearAge 14+

Why our age differs

Official is M. We say 14+ because domestic abuse and harsh language matter, while violence and sexual talk stay limited within that M frame

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Language
Strong

Our take

This is a warm story about an older dressmaker finding her footing again, though the relationship she is leaving is not kind. Domestic arguments and coarse language do much of the heavy lifting. We would keep it for older teens; the warmth does not erase those scenes.

Uplifting themes

Friendship across age and culture helps Liebe reclaim her craft and confidence. The film cheers second chances, community markets, and chosen family Liebe and Hamish support each other's work with patience and humour. Duncan is messier, but the women around Liebe model steady care Sewing, small business hustle, and multicultural Melbourne life get a friendly showcase. It is light learning wrapped in character comedy

Story (may spoil tone)

A heart-warming story about a former dressmaker who reinvents herself after befriending a young Chinese fashion designer, who inspires her to follow her dream. A joyful and moving journey that beautifully celebrates age, culture, and the diversity of Australian life. When Liebe’s partner Duncan loses his job singing at the local pub, the former dressmaker becomes motivated to help him realise his dream to record an album. Inspired by Hamish, a young Chinese fashion designer who she meets at the local markets, she decides to make clothes again to compensate for the loss of income.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Language
Strong

Details

Violence Mild A TV clip includes gunshots and a blast, and characters threaten to kno…

A TV clip includes gunshots and a blast, and characters threaten to knock someone off their feet. Real-world harm stays verbal and comic

Language Strong Duncan and others unload the f-word, a-word, and b-word in pub rows and…

Duncan and others unload the f-word, a-word, and b-word in pub rows and kitchen fights. Strong swearing comes in bursts that feel much sharper than the sewing-room warmth

Sex / nudity Mild Affairs and attraction come up in blunt conversation. The film's attent…

Affairs and attraction come up in blunt conversation. The film's attention stays on the relationships and arguments rather than a bedroom scene

Drugs / alcohol Mild Pub beer and casual drinks are part of neighbourhood life. One argument…

Pub beer and casual drinks are part of neighbourhood life. One argument also throws around past drug-use insults without showing use

Bullying / discrimination Mild Dialogue nods to discrimination and cultural friction around identity a…

Dialogue nods to discrimination and cultural friction around identity and belonging. It stays brief and never becomes a hate-violence storyline

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • Liebe starts making clothes again after meeting someone much younger. What hobbies or skills in your family deserve a second chance?
  • Hamish and Liebe bridge age and culture through craft. What helps friendships work when backgrounds do not match?