A Real Young Girl (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1976, A Real Young Girl is a drama film directed by Catherine Breillat, running about 89 minutes. “A surreal voyage into adolescent sexuality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bored and restless, Alice spends much of her time lusting after Jim, a local sawmill worker. When not lusting after him, Alice fills the hours with such pursuits as writing her name on a mirror with vaginal secretions and wandering the fields with her underwear around her ankles. And, in true teenaged tradition, she spends a lot of time writing in her diary.
Who’s in it. A Real Young Girl stars Charlotte Alexandra as Alice Bonnard, Hiram Keller as Jim, Rita Maiden as Mrs. Bonnard and Bruno Balp as Mr. Bonnard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Real Young Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Real Young Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Real Young Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Real Young Girl (1976)?
- In US, A Real Young Girl is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Real Young Girl worth watching?
- A Real Young Girl holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Real Young Girl?
- A Real Young Girl stars Charlotte Alexandra, Hiram Keller, Rita Maiden, Bruno Balp and Shirley Stoler.
- When was A Real Young Girl released?
- A Real Young Girl was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.