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Girl

Girl

Thriller · 2020

A young woman returns to her small hometown intent on killing her abusive father only to discover someone murdered him the day before. As the girl searches for answers, she uncovers a family legacy more dangerous than she'd imagined.

Movie details

Girl

2020 Thriller 1h 30m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A young woman returns to her small hometown intent on killing her abusive father only to discover someone murdered him the day before. As the girl searches for answers, she uncovers a family legacy more dangerous than she'd imagined.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Girl?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chad Faust

Written by

Chad Faust

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Girl

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Sheriff

Glen Gould

Glen Gould

Barkeep

Chad Faust

Chad Faust

Charmer

Elizabeth Saunders

Elizabeth Saunders

Mama

Lanette Ware

Lanette Ware

Betty

Michael Lipka

Michael Lipka

Town Fuckup

Court is in session

Put Girl on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.