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The Quiet Girl

Name: The Quiet Girl
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-05-12
Cast: Carrie Crowley, Andrew Bennett, Catherine Clinch, Michael Patric, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

2022 | 95 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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 35 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A quiet, neglected girl is sent away from her dysfunctional family to live with relatives for the summer. She blossoms in their care, but in this house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers one.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Film Not in the English Language. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 14 other awards.
Box office & staying powerWeak
$0K worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 183K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Colm Bairéad

Carrie CrowleyEibhlín
Andrew BennettSeán
Catherine ClinchCáit
Michael PatricDa
Kate Nic ChonaonaighMam
Joan SheehyÚna
Tara FaughnanSorcha
Neans Nic DhonnchaGráinne
Eabha Ni ChonaolaAoife
Carolyn BrackenWoman