About a Girl (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, About a Girl is a comedy and drama film directed by Mark Monheim, running about 104 minutes. “Das Leben steckt voller Überraschungen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charleen is 15, melodramatic, mega depressed, and Kurt Cobain’s biggest fan. Her best friend Isa is getting really boring, her dad is out of the picture, and her mom has hooked up with her biology teacher. Even though she has an apprenticeship preparing bodies for funerals, which is pretty cool, her musical idols are all dead. It’s about time Charleen was, too.
Who’s in it. About a Girl stars Jasna Fritzi Bauer as Charleen, Heike Makatsch as Sabine, Aurel Manthei as Jeff and Simon Schwarz as Volker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, About a Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About a Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of About a Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About a Girl (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for About a Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is About a Girl worth watching?
- About a Girl holds an audience score of 6.9 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 About a Girl?
- About a Girl stars Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Heike Makatsch, Aurel Manthei, Simon Schwarz and Lauritz Greve.
- When was About a Girl released?
- About a Girl was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.