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Girl with a Pearl Earring

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
78K
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POPULARITY
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1,364
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Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
78K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,727
1,364
  • Director
    • Peter Webber
  • Writers
    • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Wilkinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Webber
  • Writers
    • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Wilkinson
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    • 320User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 17 wins & 46 nominations total

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    Scarlett Johansson in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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    Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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    Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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    Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson in Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
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    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Grietas Griet
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Vermeeras Vermeer
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Van Ruijvenas Van Ruijven
    Judy Parfitt
    Judy Parfitt
    • Maria Thinsas Maria Thins
    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • Pieteras Pieter
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Catharinaas Catharina
    Joanna Scanlan
    Joanna Scanlan
    • Tannekeas Tanneke
    Alakina Mann
    Alakina Mann
    • Corneliaas Cornelia
    Chris McHallem
    • Griet's Fatheras Griet's Father
    Gabrielle Reidy
    • Griet's Motheras Griet's Mother
    Rollo Weeks
    Rollo Weeks
    • Fransas Frans
    Anna Popplewell
    Anna Popplewell
    • Maertgeas Maertge
    Anaïs Nepper
    • Lisbethas Lisbeth
    Melanie Meyfroid
    • Aleydisas Aleydis
    Nathan Nepper
    • Johannesas Johannes
    Lola Carpenter
    • Baby Franciscusas Baby Franciscus
    Charlotte Carpenter
    • Baby Franciscusas Baby Franciscus
    Olivia Chauveau
    • Baby Franciscusas Baby Franciscus
    • Director
      • Peter Webber
    • Writers
      • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
      • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. Little is known about the girl in the painting, it is speculated that she was a maid who lived in the house of the painter along with his family and other servants, though there is no historical evidence. This masterful film attempts to recreate the mysterious girl's life. Griet, played by Scarlett Johansson, is a maid in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer, played by British actor Colin Firth. Vermeer's wealthy patron and sole means of support, Van Ruijven, commissions him to paint Griet with the intent that he will have her for himself before it is finished. She must somehow secretly pose for the crucial painting without the knowledge of Vermeer's wife, avoid Van Ruijven's grasp, and protect herself from the cruel gossip of the world of a 17th century servant. —thexotherxchris
    • artist's model
    • painter
    • johannes vermeer
    • art studio
    • master servant relationship
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      • Biography
      • Drama
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    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual content
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Although Vermeer and the painting both are real historic figures, the screenplay is based on Tracy Chevalier's novel and therefore largely fictional or hypothetical. Only 36 Vermeer paintings are known to exist today, and none of the models has ever been positively identified. A poster of the painting in her bedroom inspired Chevalier to write her own version of how it came to exist, based on the framework of Vermeer's known history. Chevalier sold the film rights and opted not to have any involvement in the film or screenplay, although after its release said that she was pleased with the results.
    • Goofs
      The camera obscura is partially made of plywood, which was invented in the 1930s.
    • Quotes

      [to Vermeer, after seeing her own portrait for the first time]

      Griet: You looked inside me...

    • Connections
      Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004)

    User reviews320

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The whole movie was like a painting. A work of art.
    I was fascinated by that movie. Every scene looked like a painting and they perfectly captured Vermeer's light . I also liked the historical references to how Vermeer liked to paint young people so he could work on big surfaces of colour and avoid the shading wrinkles give. The music was beautiful and gave off a Dutch feeling of the 17th century as it should have. The time customs that were mentioned are also a great asset.Griet looked so much like Vermeer's original painting that I thought in a moment that this was real (but of course it couldn't cause back in 17th century were no cameras around :p).It was a perfect movie for someone interested in art. Other might find it a bit tiring but if you are an art lover you definitely have to watch this.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Luxembourg
      • France
      • Belgium
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дівчина з перлиновою сережкою
    • Filming locations
      • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Archer Street Productions
      • Delux Productions
      • Pathé
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,670,971
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $89,472
      • Dec 14, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,030,115
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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