Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2003, Girl with a Pearl Earring is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Webber, running about 101 minutes. “Discover the mystery behind the legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.
Who’s in it. Girl with a Pearl Earring stars Scarlett Johansson as Griet, Colin Firth as Johannes Vermeer, Tom Wilkinson as Pieter Van Ruijven and Cillian Murphy as Pieter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Girl with a Pearl Earring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, BFI Player and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl with a Pearl Earring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl with a Pearl Earring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)?
- In GB, Girl with a Pearl Earring is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, BFI Player and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth watching?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring holds an audience score of 6.6 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 with a Pearl Earring?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring stars Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy and Judy Parfitt.
- When was Girl with a Pearl Earring released?
- Girl with a Pearl Earring was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.