Different for Girls (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Different for Girls is a comedy film directed by Richard Spence, running about 97 minutes. “Expect the unexpected” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul reunites with his schoolmate Kim, and finds out she's actually a woman who has transitioned since they last met. She has no desire to stir up the past and they start to fall in love, but Paul's immaturity gets them in trouble.
Who’s in it. Different for Girls stars Rupert Graves as Paul Prentice, Steven Mackintosh as Karl / Kim Foyle, Miriam Margolyes as Pamela and Charlotte Coleman as Alison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Different for Girls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Different for Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Different for Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Different for Girls (1996)?
- In US, Different for Girls is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Different for Girls worth watching?
- Different for Girls holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Different for Girls?
- Different for Girls stars Rupert Graves, Steven Mackintosh, Miriam Margolyes, Charlotte Coleman and Saskia Reeves.
- When was Different for Girls released?
- Different for Girls was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.