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An Impudent Girl

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1985 | 96 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 Eighth Grade, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Charlotte Castang is a working-class 13-year-old girl, who lives in a drab, run-down neighbourhood, and is ready to become an adult. Her mother died giving birth to her, and she lives with her crass brother and a father whose attention is elsewhere. Her only friend is Lulu, a sick 10-year-old she regards as a pest. Charlotte is antisocial, bored and dreams of a better life. Her life improves when she meets Clara Bauman, a pianist prodigy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    3 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claude Miller

  • Charlotte GainsbourgCharlotte Castang
  • Bernadette LafontLéone
  • Jean-Claude BrialySam
  • Julie GlennLulu
  • Clotilde BaudonClara Bauman
  • Jean-Philippe ÉcoffeyJean
  • Raoul BillereyAntoine Castang
  • Richard GuerryRegard sombre
  • Simon de La BrosseJacky Castang
  • Cédric LiddellPierre-Alain Gallabert