The Girl in the Book
Seen it?2015 | 86 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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. 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 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story of a young writer's transformation when her past invades her present.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$81K worldwide on a $8K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marya Cohn
- Emily VanCampAlice Harvey
- Michael NyqvistMilan Daneker
- Ana Mulvoy-TenYoung Alice
- Talia BalsamMom
- Ali AhnSadie
- David CallEmmett Grant
- Michael CristoferDad
- Courtney DanielsLynn
- Mason YamTyler
- Eric TabachBoy