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Girl Fight

2011Movie1 h 30 minNR

DramaTV Movie
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Inspired by a true story, Girl Fight recounts the harrowing story of a 16-year-old, stellar high school student whose life spirals downward when her former friends conspire to upload onto the Internet a shocking video of them beating her up.

Feels like

  • Teen Bullying Drama
  • Cyberbullying
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Impact
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional & Raw
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Revenge Thriller
  • True Story Inspired

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Written by
Benita Garvin
Produced by
Harvey Kahn
Music by
Nick Urata

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 3, 2011 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
October 3, 2011
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, Amazon Chaser, Papa Wolf +9

  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Amazon Chaser
  • Papa Wolf
  • Kubrick Stare
  • Stay in the Kitchen
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Inadequate Inheritor
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • You Go, Girl!
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Wanted a Gender-Conforming Child

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Girl Fight?"

Questions about Girl Fight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girl Fight?

PrimeLifetime Movie Club

In the United States, Girl Fight streams on Prime and Lifetime Movie Club. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Plex. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Girl Fight worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Girl Fight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Girl Fight use?

Establishing Character MomentAmazon ChaserPapa WolfKubrick StareStay in the KitchenDriven to SuicideCalling the Old Man OutInadequate InheritorHair-Trigger TemperYou Go, Girl!Domestic AbuseWanted a Gender-Conforming Childand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, Amazon Chaser, and Papa Wolf.