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The Girl

1968·Movie
1h 21min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On receiving a letter from her mother, a quiet working-class girl leaves the state orphanage in Budapest where she grew up and takes a trip to the rural countryside to visit her.
Hungarian CinemaComing-of-Age DramaSocial CritiqueFeminist ThemesOrphanage LifeUrban ExploitationPsychological ExplorationMelancholy ToneSubtle Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Girl worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Girl?

1 h 21 min

The Girl runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is The Girl in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl?

6ATBEBRDEFRJP

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