Career Girls
Seen it?1997 | 87 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (76 on Metacritic), despite soft box office. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Secrets & Lies or Mean Girls, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young college student in London moves into a flat and becomes best friends with a flatmate; the former moves into her own flat 4 years later but 6 years after their parting, the former returns to London to pay the latter a visit.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Leigh
- Katrin CartlidgeHannah Mills
- Lynda SteadmanAnnie
- Kate ByersClaire
- Mark BentonRicky Burton
- Andy SerkisMr. Evans
- Joe TuckerAdrian Spinks
- Margo StanleyRicky's Nan
- Michael HealyLecturer