The Girl (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1987, The Girl is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 105 minutes. “From The Embraces Of Love... To The Kiss Of Death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pat Carlsson is a 14-year-old Swedish schoolgirl who though very young is very streetwise as she offers sex, for a price, to middle-aged attorney John Berg who can not resist the young girl. What starts as an immoral sexual escape, becomes a nightmare of tragedy and deception involving blackmail, kidnapping and murder.
Who’s in it. The Girl stars Franco Nero as Johan (John) Berg, Bernice Stegers as Eva Berg, Clare Powney as Pat, the girl and Frank Brennan as Lindberg, reporter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The 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 The Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl worth watching?
- The Girl holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl?
- The Girl stars Franco Nero, Bernice Stegers, Clare Powney, Frank Brennan and Christopher Lee.
- When was The Girl released?
- The Girl was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.