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Schoolgirls

2020·Movie
1h 37min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Schoolgirls fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In early 1990s Spain, eleven-year-old Celia lives with her mother and studies at a convent school in Zaragoza. When Brisa, a confident new classmate from Barcelona, arrives, Celia is drawn into a world that challenges the strict religious teachings and sheltered life she has known. Their friendship pushes her to confront hidden truths at home and the uncertainties of adolescence, leading her to explore questions of identity, independence, and belonging.
Authentic Coming-of-Age Drama1990s Spanish NostalgiaIntimate Female FriendshipReligious & Social AwakeningNaturalistic PerformancesQuiet Emotional ResonanceConvent School SettingSubtle Social CommentaryCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Schoolgirls

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Where can I stream Schoolgirls legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Schoolgirls worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Schoolgirls rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Schoolgirls?

1 h 37 min

Schoolgirls runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Schoolgirls?

Critics90
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Schoolgirls higher (90) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Schoolgirls in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Schoolgirls?

25ARBOBRBZCLCOCRDEDOECESFRGTHN+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Schoolgirls in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.