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The Quiet Girl

2022·Movie
1h 35min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Irish DramaComing-of-Age StoryFamily SecretsSlow-Burn NarrativeEmotional ResonanceQuiet IntensityChildhood PerspectiveHistorical SettingCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Quiet Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Quiet Girl legally?

The Quiet Girl is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 The Quiet Girl worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Quiet Girl?

1 h 35 min

The Quiet Girl runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Quiet Girl?

Critics93
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate The Quiet Girl higher (93) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Quiet Girl in?

IrishEnglish

It was made in Irish, with some English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Quiet Girl?

57AEARATAUBEBGBHBRCACHCLCYCZDE+43

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Quiet Girl in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Quiet Girl, including Foster Kid, Shrinking Violet, Long Last Look.