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Girl with a Pearl Earring

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 40m
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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.
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    • Peter Webber
    • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Wilkinson
    • Peter Webber
    • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
    • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scarlett Johansson
    • Colin Firth
    • Tom Wilkinson
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    • 322User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

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    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Griet
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Vermeer
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Van Ruijven
    Judy Parfitt
    Judy Parfitt
    • Maria Thins
    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • Pieter
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Catharina
    Joanna Scanlan
    Joanna Scanlan
    • Tanneke
    Alakina Mann
    Alakina Mann
    • Cornelia
    Chris McHallem
    • Griet's Father
    Gabrielle Reidy
    • Griet's Mother
    Rollo Weeks
    Rollo Weeks
    • Frans
    Anna Popplewell
    Anna Popplewell
    • Maertge
    Anaïs Nepper
    • Lisbeth
    Melanie Meyfroid
    • Aleydis
    Nathan Nepper
    • Johannes
    Lola Carpenter
    • Baby Franciscus
    Charlotte Carpenter
    • Baby Franciscus
    Olivia Chauveau
    • Baby Franciscus
      • Peter Webber
      • Tracy Chevalier(novel)
      • Olivia Hetreed(screenplay)
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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
      When Griet and Pieter are walking on a lane in the countryside, in the distance you can see a man riding a bicycle. Bicycles were invented in the 18th century while the film takes place in 1665.
    • Quotes

      [after bringing meat for the birth feast]

      Pieter: Not even a smile for my pains?

      Griet: Not today.

      Pieter: Come on.

      [she refuses]

      Pieter: I shall put it in the book, then: "Owed by Griet: one smile."

      [Griet gives in and smiles]

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

    User reviews322

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    9/10
    Slow But Wow, Is This A Visual Treat!
    I can't imagine a lot of people, especially anyone under 40, sitting through this extremely slow film....but I thought it was excellent. However, I am biased because I love great cinematography and stories about famous painters. Sometimes the cameras stay on subject longer than normal, affording the viewer time to really soak it up.

    If you can stay awake, this film offers some of the prettiest images I've ever seen on film. Scene after scene looks like a classic painting come to life. Scarlet Johannson says very little but is fascinating to watch. For the first-time viewer, there a tension that builds throughout the film leaving wondering what bad thing is about to happen. The story is not an upbeat one, yet not depressing either.

    One time, I watched this film very early in the morning, something I rarely do, and with the subtitles on. It wasn't a bad way to watch it - a quiet film in the quiet of the pre-dawn hours . The film offers another demonstration of why doesn't have to shed all their clothes to be erotic. This inspired me to read the book, and I enjoyed that, too.
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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2004 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • Luxembourg
      • France
      • Belgium
      • United States
      • English
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      • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production companies
      • Archer Street Productions
      • Delux Productions
      • Pathé
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
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