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

2014 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2014, Girlhood is a drama film directed by Céline Sciamma, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.

Who’s in it. Girlhood stars Karidja Touré as Marieme / Vic, Assa Sylla as Lady, Lindsay Karamoh as Adiatou and Mariétou Touré as Fily, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Girlhood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girlhood page.

If you liked it. Fans of Girlhood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Girlhood (2014)?
In US, Girlhood is available to stream on Metrograph and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Girlhood worth watching?
Girlhood 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 Girlhood?
Girlhood stars Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh, Mariétou Touré and Idrissa Diabaté.
When was Girlhood released?
Girlhood was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.