Girl Fight (2011): Cast & Plot
Girl Fight is a 2011 drama directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Jodelle Ferland as Haley, Tess Atkins and Rady Panov. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Media Nation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Girl Fight About?
The premise of Girl Fight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on true events, the film follows a brilliant 16‑year‑old high‑school student whose life unravels after former friends secretly record and upload a brutal assault on her to the Internet. The shocking video goes viral, exposing her to relentless bullying, humiliation and legal battles as she fights to reclaim her dignity.
Girl Fight Cast & Characters
Jodelle Ferland leads the cast as Haley, with Tess Atkins as Alexa Simons and Rady Panov as Derek. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Jodelle Ferland as Haley
- Tess Atkins as Alexa Simons
- Rady Panov as Derek
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Anne Heche as Melissa
Also Starring in Girl Fight
· 5 more- James Tupper Ray
- Keely Purvis Kristin
- Taylor Hui Taylor
- Genevieve Buechner Lauren
- Christopher Jacot Brown Gilmore
More from Stephen Gyllenhaal
More films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, best-rated first: Uncharitable, So B. It, Grassroots and Certain Fury.
Girl Fight Plot Summary
What happens in Girl Fight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Haley Macklin is an academically advanced high school student who has skipped a grade, a fact that makes her feel like an outsider among her peers. Her sharp intellect and clear, well-articulated contributions in class stir both admiration and jealousy, and she finds herself sidelined by a popular group of girls. In a bid to vent her frustration, she posts negative comments about them on a social networking site, an act that sets off a chain of complications throughout the story.
Full summary
The whole story of Girl Fight, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Girl Fight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the academically advanced high‑school student who becomes the victim of the attack?
Cars in Girl Fight
13 cars on screen, including the 2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon B5 Typ 3BG and the 1975 AMC Hornet.
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2001 Volkswagen Passat Wagon B5 Typ 3BG Important role -
1975 AMC Hornet Minor role -
1990 Chevrolet K-1500 Minor role -
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Girl Fight Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le combat de ma fille” and “Женски бой”.
- Also known as
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- Le combat de ma fille
- Женски бой
- Boa de Briga
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Girl Fight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Girl Fight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girl Fight?
Girl Fight runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Girl Fight released?
Girl Fight was released on October 3, 2011.
Who directed Girl Fight?
Girl Fight was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
More films by Stephen Gyllenhaal Who is in the cast of Girl Fight?
Girl Fight stars Jodelle Ferland as Haley, Tess Atkins as Alexa Simons and Rady Panov as Derek, among 9 credited actors.
Does Girl Fight have a post-credit scene?
No. Girl Fight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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