Boy Meets Girl
In Paris at night, a young aspiring filmmaker grapples with heartbreak after his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend. After a failed attempt to confront his friend, he wanders the streets and encounters a girl who has just been abandoned. Their paths cross at a party, bringing together two tormented souls.
Where to watch Boy Meets Girl in United States
Can I watch Boy Meets Girl in United States? Yes — you can stream Boy Meets Girl in United States on Criterion Channel.
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open Boy Meets Girl there. Availability last verified on September 23, 2026.
Where is Boy Meets Girl streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl is a 1984 French-language drama and romance film directed by Leos Carax. The cast is led by Denis Lavant, Mireille Perrier, Carroll Brooks. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Boy Meets Girl was produced by Abilene and Théo Films and made in France. It was released on November 21, 1984.
- Director
- Leos Carax
- Writers
- Leos Carax
- Release date
- November 21, 1984
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Abilene, Théo Films
Boy Meets Girl cast & crew
Boy Meets Girl was directed by Leos Carax and written by Leos Carax.
The cast features Denis Lavant as Alex, Mireille Perrier as Mireille, Carroll Brooks as Helen, Maïté Nahyr as Maite, Christian Cloarec as Thomas, and Lorraine Berger as Pimpernelle.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean-Yves Escoffier and it was produced by Patricia Moraz and Alain Dahan.
Is Boy Meets Girl worth watching?
Boy Meets Girl holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 129 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Boy Meets Girl is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Boy Meets Girl
In United States, you can stream Boy Meets Girl on Criterion Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Boy Meets Girl
Denis Lavant
Alex
Mireille Perrier
Mireille
Carroll Brooks
Helen
Maïté Nahyr
Maite
Elie Poicard
Christian Cloarec
Thomas
Lorraine Berger
Pimpernelle
Marc Desclozeaux
Henri Bestouches
Anna Baldaccini
Florence
Evelyne Schmitt
Student
Jean Duflot
Bouriana
P'tit Louis
Sacha
Boy Meets Girl — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Boy Meets Girl in United States?
Boy Meets Girl is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Boy Meets Girl on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Boy Meets Girl is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Boy Meets Girl in?
Boy Meets Girl is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Boy Meets Girl?
Boy Meets Girl runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Boy Meets Girl rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
More like Boy Meets Girl
