Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Girl with a Pearl Earring is a 2003 biographical drama directed by Peter Webber, starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson. It is based on Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $33 million worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Peter Webber
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
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What Is Girl with a Pearl Earring About?
The premise of Girl with a Pearl Earring without spoilers, adapted from Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 17th-century Holland, a young woman working as a maid finds her life unexpectedly intertwined with the renowned painter Johannes Vermeer. A close and secretive friendship develops between them as he seeks a model for his next work. Their connection is tested by the constraints of their society and the suspicion of Vermeer's wife, leading to a complex exploration of art, identity, and unspoken desires.
Girl with a Pearl Earring Themes & Keywords
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- johannes vermeer
- art studio
- master servant relationship
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- portrait
- portrait painting
- artist
- dutch history
- 1660s
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- street market
- thief
- posing
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- calvinist
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- reference to a famous painting
- false accusation
- commission for a painting
- baroque
- teenage girl
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- husband wife relationship
- pregnancy
- new job
- jealousy
- ear piercing
- class differences
- catholic
- birth
- netherlands
- art patron
- sex scene
- period drama
- teenage girl as protagonist
- teenage protagonist
- female protagonist
Girl with a Pearl Earring Cast
Scarlett Johansson leads the cast, with Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson. Directed by Peter Webber.
- Director Peter Webber
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Girl with a Pearl Earring Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Girl with a Pearl Earring 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 66% User score
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Girl with a Pearl Earring Plot Summary
What happens in Girl with a Pearl Earring from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Griet, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, is a young, introverted girl living in the Dutch Republic during 1665. After her father, a Delftware painter, succumbs to blindness, their family faces financial hardships. Griet is consequently sent to work as a maid for the renowned painter Johannes Vermeer, played by Colin Firth, and his wife Catharina.
Upon her arrival, Griet finds herself navigating the confines of a strict household, where she is relegated to menial tasks and faces unkindness from Vermeer’s rebellious daughter, Cornelia. Despite the harsh treatment, Griet’s diligence and quiet presence capture the attention of Johannes. He entrusts her with the cleaning of his studio but insists she keep her work a secret from Catharina, who has grown increasingly volatile under the pressures of family life.
Full summary
The whole story of Girl with a Pearl Earring, scene by scene
Girl with a Pearl Earring Box Office
Girl with a Pearl Earring grossed $33 million worldwide. $11.7 million came from the US and Canada and $21.4 million (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33M
- US & Canada
- $11.7M
- International
- $21.4M
Girl with a Pearl Earring Awards & Nominations
Girl with a Pearl Earring was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 15 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the BAFTA 2004.
15 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2004 10 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Scarlett Johansson
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Judy Parfitt
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Oscars 2004 3 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Costume Design
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Golden Globes 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Alexandre Desplat
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Scarlett Johansson
Girl with a Pearl Earring Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Girl with a Pearl Earring.
How Well Do You Know Girl with a Pearl Earring?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “画意私情” and “진주 귀걸이를 한 소녀”.
- Also known as
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- 画意私情
- 진주 귀걸이를 한 소녀
- Flicka med pärlörhänge
- Девојката со Бисерна Обетка
- Das Mädchen mit dem Perlenohrring
- La ragazza con l'orecchino di perla
- İnci Küpeli Kız
- Tyttö ja helmikorvakoru
- Pige Med Perleørering
- La Jeune Fille à la perle
- Rapariga com Brinco de Pérola
- La joven de la perla
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- Девушка с жемчужной серёжкой
- 戴珍珠耳环的少女
- Dziewczyna z perłą
- Leány gyöngy fülbevalóval
- Dívka s perlou
- Το Κορίτσι με το Μαργαριταρένιο Σκουλαρίκι
- נערה עם עגיל פנינה
- Дівчина з перлиновою сережкою
- Moça com Brinco de Pérola
- 真珠の耳飾りの少女
- Момичето с перлената обица
- Dekle z bisernim uhanom
- La Joven con el Arete de Perla, გოგონა მარგალიტის საყურით
- 畫意私情
- 戴珍珠耳環的少女
- หญิงสาวกับต่างหูมุก
- Mergina su perlo auskaru
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Girl with a Pearl Earring FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Girl with a Pearl Earring, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Girl with a Pearl Earring released?
Girl with a Pearl Earring was released on December 12, 2003.
Who directed Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring was directed by Peter Webber.
More films by Peter Webber Who is in the cast of Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring stars Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson.
How much did Girl with a Pearl Earring make at the box office?
Girl with a Pearl Earring grossed $33 million worldwide ($11.7 million domestic, $21.4 million international).
How is Girl with a Pearl Earring rated?
Girl with a Pearl Earring has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring based on a book?
Yes. Girl with a Pearl Earring is adapted from Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier.
Was Girl with a Pearl Earring nominated for any awards?
Girl with a Pearl Earring received 15 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
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