A Real Young Girl
“A surreal voyage into adolescent sexuality.”
Reluctantly, a sulky adolescent returns to her parents' house for yet another boring summer vacation, dabbling in desire and the art of desirability, eventually mixing reality with vision, caged fantasies with the fierce female sexuality.
Where to watch A Real Young Girl in United States
Can I watch A Real Young Girl in United States? Yes — you can stream A Real Young Girl in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is A Real Young Girl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About A Real Young Girl
A Real Young Girl is a 1976 French-language romance and drama film directed by Catherine Breillat. The cast is led by Charlotte Alexandra, Hiram Keller, Rita Maiden. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 5.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
A Real Young Girl was produced by Les Films La Boétie, Artédis, and CB Films and made in France. It was released on June 1, 1976. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Catherine Breillat
- Writers
- Catherine Breillat
- Release date
- June 1, 1976
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Les Films La Boétie, Artédis, CB Films
A Real Young Girl cast & crew
A Real Young Girl was directed by Catherine Breillat and written by Catherine Breillat.
The cast features Charlotte Alexandra as Alice Bonnard, Hiram Keller as Pierre-Evariste Renard / 'Jim' / 'Earthworm Jim', Rita Maiden as Mrs. Bonnard, Bruno Balp as Mr. Bonnard, Georges Guéret as Martial, and Shirley Stoler as Grocer in Aupom.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mort Shuman, cinematography is by Pierre Fattori, and it was produced by André Génovès and Guy Azzi.
Is A Real Young Girl worth watching?
A Real Young Girl holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 155 ratings, a more divisive romance films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, A Real Young Girl is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Real Young Girl
Charlotte Alexandra
Alice Bonnard
Hiram Keller
Pierre-Evariste Renard / 'Jim' / 'Earthworm Jim'
Rita Maiden
Mrs. Bonnard
Bruno Balp
Mr. Bonnard
Georges Guéret
Martial
Shirley Stoler
Grocer in Aupom
Thierry Roland
TV Commentator (voice) (archive footage)
Marie-Hélène Breillat
Voice of Alice Bonnard (voice) (uncredited)
Alexandra Gouveia
Martine (uncredited)
Carmelo Petix
L'Exhibitionniste (uncredited)
Georges Pompidou
Self (on TV) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Christian Valentin
Le Chanteur (uncredited)
A Real Young Girl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Real Young Girl in United States?
A Real Young Girl is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is A Real Young Girl on Criterion Channel?
Yes — A Real Young Girl is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is A Real Young Girl in?
A Real Young Girl is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Real Young Girl?
A Real Young Girl runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is A Real Young Girl rated?
It holds a 5.2/10 audience score from 155 ratings.
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