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The Girl

1996Movie2 h 36 min

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A moving, romantic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.

Feels like

  • 19th Century Yorkshire
  • Catherine Cookson Adaptation
  • Family Saga
  • Social Class
  • Illegitimate Child
  • Victorian Era
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Overcoming Adversity

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
David Wheatley
Written by
Catherine Cookson

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Facts

February 16, 1996 · 2 h 36 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
February 16, 1996
Runtime
2 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Girl worth watching?"

Questions about The Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Girl worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Girl good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.