IMDb 6.6 1998 HD

Amy

Amy

1998
Comedy Drama
104 min PG-13 Australia
5.9 / 10
6.6 IMDB

Amy's father, Franco, was a popular rock musician accidentally electrocuted while performing on stage. The psychological trauma leaves Amy mute and deaf. So the 8-year-old is brought by…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Nadia Tass / Robert Donaldson / Jo Weeks / Christian Robinson / Iain Pirret
Starring
Alana De Roma / Rachel Griffiths / Ben Mendelsohn / Nick Barker / Kerry Armstrong / Jeremy Trigatti / William Zappa / Torquil Neilson

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant heartbreaking sensitive hopeful melancholic intense moving quiet powerful emotional resonant challenging

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
May 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Amy' is a deeply affecting drama that hinges on the extraordinary performance of its young lead. Alana De Roma’s portrayal of a child silenced by grief is nothing short of breathtaking. Rachel Griffiths provides a powerful, grounded performance…

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Thomas O'Connell
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 1998 drama 'Amy' tackles the profound aftermath of childhood tragedy with a reserved approach. The central performance by Alana De Roma is notable for its quiet intensity, capturing the essence of a child lost in her own…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A devastatingly beautiful film. 'Amy' is a masterclass in understated storytelling, allowing the emotional weight of its narrative to unfold organically. The performances are uniformly excellent, particularly from young Alana De Roma, whose silent presence speaks volumes. Rachel…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Amy' confronts a difficult subject with quiet intensity. The premise, a young girl rendered mute and deaf by her father's death, is undeniably potent. De Roma’s performance is the film's quiet centre, a testament to the power of…

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Eleanor Vance
May 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a profoundly moving portrayal of childhood trauma and maternal devotion. Alana De Roma delivers a remarkably sensitive performance as Amy, conveying immense internal struggle through subtle expression. Rachel Griffiths is equally compelling as Tanya, her desperation…

FAQs

While the film begins with the tragic death of Amy's father, Franco, a rock musician, the primary focus shifts to Amy's psychological journey. The music industry serves as the catalyst for the inciting incident but is not the central theme explored throughout the narrative.