The Girl
Seen it?2012 | 91 min | Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It collected a shelf of major awards, though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All the Way, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Director Alfred Hitchcock is revered as one of the greatest creative minds in the history of cinema. Known for his psychological thrillers, Hitchcock’s leading ladies were cool, beautiful and preferably blonde. One such actress was Tippi Hedren, an unknown fashion model given her big break when Hitchcock’s wife saw her on a TV commercial. Brought to Universal Studios, Hedren was shocked when the director, at the peak of his career, quickly cast her to star in his next feature, 1963’s The Birds. Little did Hedren know that as ambitious and terrifying as the production would be to shoot, the most daunting aspect of the film ended up coming from behind the camera.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Production Design. Also nominated for 3 Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 7 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julian Jarrold
- Sienna MillerTippi Hedren
- Toby JonesAlfred Hitchcock
- Imelda StauntonAlma Reville Hitchcock
- Conrad KempEvan Hunter
- Penelope WiltonPeggy Robertson
- Angelina IngpenMelanie
- Candice D'ArcyJosephine Milton
- Carl BeukesJim Brown
- Kate TilleyRita Riggs
- Aubrey SheltonMaitre D