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The Girl

Drama
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1996-02-16
2h 36m
English
Released
Festival Films

About

Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.

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About The Girl

Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves. Running 156 minutes.

The Girl Cast and Characters

The cast features Siobhan Flynn (as Hannah Boyle), Jonathan Cake (as Ned Ridley), Mark Benton (as Fred Loam), Susan Jameson (as Mrs. Daisy Loam), and Jill Baker (as Anne Thornton). Their performances are a major reason The Girl has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Girl

The Girl flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Girl online for free?

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How long is The Girl?

The Girl runs for 156 minutes (about 2.6 hours).

Is The Girl good? What's the rating?

The Girl holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 7 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Girl?

The main cast includes Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton, and Susan Jameson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Girl available in English?

Yes — The Girl was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Girl released?

The Girl was released in 1996.

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What is The Girl about?

The Girl is a Drama English-language film. Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.

When was The Girl released?

The Girl was released on February 16, 1996. It has a runtime of 2h 36m. The film was produced by Festival Films.

Who stars in The Girl?

The Girl stars Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton and Susan Jameson. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Girl available in HD?

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