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The Quiet Girl

2022Movie1 h 35 min

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A moving, wholesome drama movie about family and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with relatives for the summer. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.

Feels like

  • Irish Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Family Secrets
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Quiet Intensity
  • Childhood Perspective
  • Historical Setting
  • Character-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Colm Bairéad

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Facts

May 12, 2022 · 1 h 35 min · Drama

Released
May 12, 2022
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Irish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Ireland
Budget
$1
Box office
$6
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Foster Kid, Shrinking Violet, Long Last Look +9

  • Foster Kid
  • Shrinking Violet
  • Long Last Look
  • Significant Name Shift
  • Big Heroic Run
  • Title Drop
  • Awful Wedded Life
  • Affectionate Gesture to the Head
  • Parental Neglect
  • Apology Gift
  • Jerkass
  • Ungrateful Bastard

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Quiet Girl?"

Questions about The Quiet Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Quiet Girl?

In the United States, The Quiet Girl streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 48 other countries.

Is The Quiet Girl worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 89).

Is The Quiet Girl okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Quiet Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Quiet Girl in English?

IrishEnglish

No, it was made in Irish, with some English.

What tropes does The Quiet Girl use?

Foster KidShrinking VioletLong Last LookSignificant Name ShiftBig Heroic RunTitle DropAwful Wedded LifeAffectionate Gesture to the HeadParental NeglectApology GiftJerkassUngrateful Bastardand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Foster Kid, Shrinking Violet, and Long Last Look.