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Girlhood

2014·Movie
1h 52min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

You don't have the full story. Until you know hers.

Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.
Coming-of-Age DramaFemale FriendshipSocial RealismParisian Suburb SettingGritty & AuthenticIdentity ExplorationEmpowerment NarrativeYouth Culture FocusCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Girlhood legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Girlhood worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Girlhood rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Girlhood?

1 h 52 min

Girlhood runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Girlhood?

Critics91
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Girlhood higher (91) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Girlhood in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Girlhood?

24ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFRGBGGIEIT+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Girlhood in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Girlhood use?

Rejected Marriage ProposalAmbiguous EndingDoes This Remind You of Anything?Driven to VillainyBook DumbComing of Age StoryTook a Level in JerkassFive-Finger DiscountWorking-Class HeroDelinquentsThe RunawaySarashiand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Girlhood, including Rejected Marriage Proposal, Ambiguous Ending, Does This Remind You of Anything?.