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Girl in Progress

2012Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

47
MediocreGoodWatch score
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

As single mom Grace juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter, Ansiedad, plots a shortcut to adulthood after finding inspiration in the coming-of-age stories she's reading for school.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Patricia Riggen
Written by
Hiram Martinez

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Facts

May 11, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
May 11, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
32 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Girl in Progress?"

Questions about Girl in Progress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girl in Progress?

In the United States, Girl in Progress streams on Prime, Philo, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, VIX , Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Girl in Progress worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Girl in Progress okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

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

Will Girl in Progress make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Girl in Progress plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was Girl in Progress a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.