Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
A young maid's quiet world intertwines with a master painter's art in 17th-century Holland.
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 intense is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Girl with a Pearl Earring feels like
- Tone
- intimateatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Girl with a Pearl Earring
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Is Girl with a Pearl Earring for you?
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring scary?
No. Girl with a Pearl Earring is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Girl with a Pearl Earring have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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