Five movie recommendations for 12 year olds

1. 

   Groundhog Day

   1993, United States

   It tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly.(Wikipedia)

2. 

   Ghostbusters

   1984, United States

   Three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.(Wikipedia)

3. 

   My Neighbor Totoro

   1988, Japan

   Two young sisters and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan.(Wikipedia)

4. 

   Whale Rider

   2002, New Zealand

   A twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather believes that this is a role reserved for males only.(Wikipedia)

5. 

   Skater Girl

   2021, India

   In a Rajasthani village, Prerna, a teenager bound by tradition, discovers skateboarding through Jessica, a British-Indian woman. Despite opposition from her father and the community, Prerna's passion grows. With Jessica's support, a skatepark is built, culminating in Prerna secretly competing in a national event, defying societal norms and inspiring change.(Wikipedia)