Girl (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2002, Girl is a drama and romance film directed by Dorothée Van Den Berghe, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Muriel moves from a small village to the big city of Brussels, hoping to start an independent life working as a museum guide. She rents a room from Laura, who has a room to spare now that her mother is in hospital. Laura is a vital and candid woman who has a child-wish but leads a very chaotic life. Meanwhile, Muriel's mother has a hard time accepting that her daughter leads a life of her own now, and she also faces some changes at the factory where she works. The movie follows the interconnected lifes of these three women of three different generations, who all face different problems.
Who’s in it. Girl stars Charlotte Vanden Eynde as Muriel, Els Dottermans as Laura, Frieda Pittoors as Martha and Matthias Schoenaerts as Oscar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Girl worth watching?
- Girl holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Girl?
- Girl stars Charlotte Vanden Eynde, Els Dottermans, Frieda Pittoors, Matthias Schoenaerts and Wim Opbrouck.
- When was Girl released?
- Girl was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.