Girl with a Pearl Earring
Seen it?2003 | 101 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Phantom Thread or Bright Star, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 10 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 124K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Webber
- Scarlett JohanssonGriet
- Colin FirthJohannes Vermeer
- Tom WilkinsonPieter Van Ruijven
- Cillian MurphyPieter
- Judy ParfittMaria Thins
- Essie DavisCatharina Bolnes Vermeer
- Joanna ScanlanTanneke
- Gabrielle ReidyGriet's Mother
- Chris McHallemGriet's Father
- Alakina MannCornelia Vermeer