The Worm (2026)
Story overview
In this 13-minute Australian comedy-drama, a young man's peculiar belief about a worm leads his concerned family to stage an intervention. The film explores family dynamics, differing perspectives, and the humorous yet heartfelt attempts to understand one another.
Parent Guide
A gentle family comedy-drama about understanding different perspectives, suitable for most children with parental guidance for younger viewers.
Content breakdown
No violence or physical peril. The intervention involves only conversation and emotional concern.
Nothing scary or disturbing. The worm belief is presented as unusual but not frightening.
No offensive language expected in this family-oriented short film.
No sexual content or nudity.
No substance use depicted.
Mild emotional moments as family expresses concern, but overall tone remains light and humorous.
Parent tips
This short film focuses on family communication and gentle humor around an unusual belief. It's suitable for most children but may prompt questions about why the character believes something others find strange. The intervention is portrayed as caring rather than confrontational.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What was your favorite part of the movie?
- How did the family help the man?
- What do you think the worm looked like?
- Why do you think the man believed in the worm?
- How did the family members show they cared?
- What does 'intervention' mean in this story?
- What might the worm symbolize in the story?
- How did the film balance comedy with family drama?
- What makes family interventions helpful or unhelpful?
- How does the film portray mental health concerns through metaphor?
- What commentary does it offer on family dynamics and belief systems?
- How effective was the short format for telling this story?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.
