Boy Meets Girl (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Boy Meets Girl is a drama and romance film directed by Leos Carax, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris by night. Alex, 22, wants to become a filmmaker. He is fascinated by first times and his girlfriend, Florence, has just left him for his best friend, Thomas. First break-up, first attempted murder: Alex tries to strangle Thomas, but gives up and wanders the streets. That evening, Mireille, a girl from provincial France who has come up to Paris to make commercials, is left by her boyfriend. Alex witnesses this separation. These two tormented souls run into each other at a party.
Who’s in it. Boy Meets Girl stars Denis Lavant as Alex, Mireille Perrier as Mireille, Carroll Brooks as Helen and Maïté Nahyr as Maite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Boy Meets Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy Meets Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy Meets Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy Meets Girl (1984)?
- In US, Boy Meets Girl is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boy Meets Girl worth watching?
- Boy Meets Girl holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boy Meets Girl?
- Boy Meets Girl stars Denis Lavant, Mireille Perrier, Carroll Brooks, Maïté Nahyr and Elie Poicard.
- When was Boy Meets Girl released?
- Boy Meets Girl was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.