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Girl with a Pearl Earring

2003Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic727.2Rotten Tomatoes73%68%

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

Discover the mystery behind the legend.

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Art House
  • Romantic Subtlety
  • Visually Exquisite
  • Character-Driven
  • Unspoken Desires
  • Historical Recreation
  • Biographical Fiction
  • Melancholic Tone

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Peter Webber
Written by
Tracy Chevalier, Olivia Hetreed
Produced by
Anand Tucker, Andy Paterson
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

December 12, 2003 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
December 12, 2003
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$33 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Pottery Barn Poor, Amazingly Embarrassing Parents, Historical Domain Character +9

  • Pottery Barn Poor
  • Amazingly Embarrassing Parents
  • Historical Domain Character
  • City of Canals
  • Dirty Old Man
  • Retargeted Lust
  • Betty and Veronica
  • Adapted Out
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Never Bareheaded
  • Lonely Piano Piece
  • What the Hell, Hero?

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Girl with a Pearl Earring?"

Questions about Girl with a Pearl Earring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girl with a Pearl Earring?

It streams in 50 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Girl with a Pearl Earring okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Girl with a Pearl Earring good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Was Girl with a Pearl Earring a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$33 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Girl with a Pearl Earring use?

Pottery Barn PoorAmazingly Embarrassing ParentsHistorical Domain CharacterCity of CanalsDirty Old ManRetargeted LustBetty and VeronicaAdapted OutBittersweet EndingNever BareheadedLonely Piano PieceWhat the Hell, Hero?and 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Pottery Barn Poor, Amazingly Embarrassing Parents, and Historical Domain Character.