The Girl (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1968, The Girl is a drama film directed by Márta Mészáros, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman leaves a state orphanage to find her mother in this interesting examination of how the overt repression of women in the older pattern of village life has been replaced by the more subtle exploitation inherent in the apparently freer existence of young girls in the contemporary city.
Who’s in it. The Girl stars Kati Kovács as Szõnyi Erzsi, Teri Horváth as Zsámbokiné, Ádám Szirtes as Zsámboki and Gábor Agárdi as A züllött szabó, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl worth watching?
- The Girl holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl?
- The Girl stars Kati Kovács, Teri Horváth, Ádám Szirtes, Gábor Agárdi and Zsuzsa Pálos.
- When was The Girl released?
- The Girl was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.