The Girls (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, The Girls is a comedy and drama film directed by Mai Zetterling, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A theater company rehearses Aristophanes play "Lysistrata" in which the Athenian women revolt to force the men to suspend the war and make peace. The three leading female actresses, Liz, Marianne and Gunilla, all live in humiliating circumstances to their men.
Who’s in it. The Girls stars Bibi Andersson as Liz / Lysistrata, Harriet Andersson as Marianne / Myrrhine, Gunnel Lindblom as Gunilla / Kalonike and Gunnar Björnstrand as Hugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girls (1968)?
- In US, The Girls is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girls worth watching?
- The Girls holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girls?
- The Girls stars Bibi Andersson, Harriet Andersson, Gunnel Lindblom, Gunnar Björnstrand and Erland Josephson.
- When was The Girls released?
- The Girls was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.