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The Girl in the Café (2005): Cast

The Girl in the Café (2005) movie poster

The Girl in the Café is a 2005 romantic drama directed by David Yates, starring Bill Nighy as Lawrence, Kelly Macdonald and Anton Lesser. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Girl in the Café (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
David Yates
Genres
Romance , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl in the Café About?

The premise of The Girl in the Café without spoilers.

Lawrence, an aging and solitary civil servant, becomes infatuated with Gina, a mysterious young woman. He brings her along to the high‑stakes G8 summit in Reykjavik, but the pressures of his official duties and the political intrigue of the conference strain their budding connection, forcing both to confront the limits of their loyalty and desire.

The Girl in the Café Themes & Keywords

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  • female frontal nudity
  • sex
  • female nudity
  • red panties
  • panties
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • student
  • awkward relationship
  • civil servant
  • poverty
  • g8 summit
  • g 8
+38 more
  • unlikely romance
  • cell phone
  • world trade
  • world poverty
  • watching tv
  • umbrella
  • trade
  • telephone call
  • shyness
  • reykjavik iceland
  • rain
  • prison
  • politician
  • microphone
  • love
  • hotel
  • economy
  • documentary footage
  • demonstration
  • bus
  • bureaucrat
  • bed
  • 2000s
  • united kingdom
  • tattoo
  • social justice
  • rotating camera
  • relief
  • public speaking
  • politics
  • may december romance
  • international organization
  • iceland
  • formal dress
  • environmental issue
  • dinner party
  • conference
  • cafe
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Cast & crew

The Girl in the Café Cast & Characters

Bill Nighy leads the cast as Lawrence, with Kelly Macdonald as Gina and Anton Lesser as George. Directed by David Yates; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Yates

More films directed by David Yates, best-rated first: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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The Girl in the Café Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Kávé és szerelem” and “Девушка из кафе”.

Also known as
  • Kávé és szerelem
  • Девушка из кафе
  • G8 auf Wolke Sieben
  • La ragazza nel caffé
  • Kafedeki Kız
  • La chica del café
  • הנערה בבית הקפה
  • Момичето от кафенето
  • 咖啡馆里的女孩
  • Pigen i cafeen
  • Dziewczyna z kawiarni

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The Girl in the Café FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl in the Café, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl in the Café?

The Girl in the Café runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Girl in the Café released?

The Girl in the Café was released on June 25, 2005.

Who directed The Girl in the Café?

The Girl in the Café was directed by David Yates.

More films by David Yates

Who is in the cast of The Girl in the Café?

The Girl in the Café stars Bill Nighy as Lawrence, Kelly Macdonald as Gina and Anton Lesser as George, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Girl in the Café have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl in the Café has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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