Girls (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2014, Girls is a comedy and romance film directed by Barbara Wong, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. The happy lives of three best friends from school are brutally upended when Hei (Ivy Chen) breaks up with her fiancé (Wallace Chung). High flyer Kimmy (Fiona Sit) and director May (Yang Zishan) close ranks to help a devastated Hei move on, but she clings to her old feelings despite meeting a highly eligible prospect (Shawn Yue). Whilst May considers leaving the film set to travel the world with a free spirited musician (Vanness Wu); rivalry over the same guy threatens to tear Kimmy and May apart. An unexpected, shocking incident provides a climactic test. Can the girls keep their friendship together?

Who’s in it. Girls stars Fiona Sit as Kimmy, Ivy Chen as Xiwen, Yang Zishan as Xiaomei and Shawn Yue as Qiao Li, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Girls has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Girls (2014)?
In US, Girls is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Girls worth watching?
Girls holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Girls?
Girls stars Fiona Sit, Ivy Chen, Yang Zishan, Shawn Yue and Wallace Chung.
When was Girls released?
Girls was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.