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The Girl with a Bracelet (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Girl with a Bracelet is a 2020 crime drama directed by Stéphane Demoustier, starring Roschdy Zem as Bruno Bataille, Anaïs Demoustier and Chiara Mastroianni. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide on a $3.3 million budget. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
90%
worldwide gross
$2.6M
Echo Score
72
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The Girl with a Bracelet (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
French
Budget
$3.3M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl with a Bracelet About?

The premise of The Girl with a Bracelet without spoilers.

When a teenage girl is accused of murdering her close friend, she must confront a difficult trial and the scrutiny of the public. As the legal proceedings progress, disturbing secrets and previously unknown truths come to light, casting doubt on her innocence and complicating the investigation. The case explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the fragility of truth.

The Girl with a Bracelet Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • coming of age
  • trial
  • murder
  • writer director
  • advocate
  • lawyer
  • beach
  • 16 year old
  • 16 year old girl
  • teenage girl
  • teenager
  • gendarme
+17 more
  • 2 years later
  • 18 year old
  • 18 year old girl
  • reference to diego maradona
  • reference to facebook
  • ankle monitor
  • courtroom
  • judge
  • video
  • brother sister relationship
  • playing a video game
  • knife
  • toolbox
  • no opening credits
  • no title at beginning
  • title at the end
  • female protagonist
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Cast & crew

The Girl with a Bracelet Cast & Characters

Roschdy Zem leads the cast as Bruno Bataille, with Anaïs Demoustier as L'avocat général and Chiara Mastroianni as Céline Bataille. Directed by Stéphane Demoustier; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Girl with a Bracelet

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From the director

More from Stéphane Demoustier

More films directed by Stéphane Demoustier: Borgo, The Girl with a Bracelet, 40-Love and Fille du calvaire.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Girl with a Bracelet Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Girl with a Bracelet 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 72/100, strongest in character & emotion (82) and weakest in rewatch factor (55).

72 /100

The Girl with a Bracelet Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Girl with a Bracelet offers a thoughtful courtroom drama with strong direction and performances, though its pacing and unresolved conclusion may divide viewers. Critics highlight a tense mystery and intriguing cultural commentary, while some viewers find the slow development and lack of clear resolution off-putting. The film leaves a lingering ambiguity that may resonate differently depending on audience expectations.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 78

    In terms of art and craft, the film delivers solid directorial control and production quality. Critics praise Stéphane Demoustier’s measured framing and purposeful setup of the courtroom environment, and users note the film is well made. Though cinematography details are less emphasized, the overall visual construction maintains a cohesive sense of place.

  • Character & Emotion 82

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances are a key strength of the film. Reviews highlight a compelling debut from Melissa Guers and consistently strong ensemble work, particularly in portraying family dynamics under scrutiny. The emotional resonance and nuanced portrayals sustain audience engagement throughout the courtroom drama.

  • Story & Flow 60

    In terms of story and flow, the narrative balances a classic mystery premise with a measured pace that may not satisfy all viewers. Critics commend the thematic depth and tension in legal proceedings, yet some users criticize the slow buildup and lack of a definitive conclusion. The unresolved climax results in a moderately engaging but uneven experience.

  • Sensory Experience 72

    When it comes to sensory experience, the film’s score and sound design provide a compelling audio backdrop. Observers note neat string arrangements that shift into raw-edged, nervy textures at key moments, effectively guiding the emotional tone. Visual style remains restrained yet consistent, contributing to an understated but cohesive presentation.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    In terms of rewatch factor, the film offers thoughtful ambiguities that may encourage return viewings. The layered moral questions and subtle character interactions invite reconsideration of motives and judgments. However, the deliberate pacing and unresolved ending could limit its appeal for those seeking more definitive narrative closure. Overall, rewatch enjoyment is moderate.

Box office

The Girl with a Bracelet Box Office & Budget

The Girl with a Bracelet grossed $2.6 million worldwide on a $3.3 million budget, 79% of what it cost.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

79% of its budget back

International
$2.6M
Budget
$3.3M
Videos

The Girl with a Bracelet Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

The Girl with a Bracelet (La Fille au Bracelet) Official Trailer US
  • Clip THE GIRL WITH A BRACELET clip | BFI London Film Festival 2019
Details

The Girl with a Bracelet Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “La Fille au Bracelet” and “The Girl With the Bracelet”.

Also known as
  • La Fille au Bracelet
  • The Girl With the Bracelet
  • 소녀의 팔찌
  • A Garota com a Pulseira
  • Девушка с браслетом
  • La chica del brazalete
  • La ragazza con il braccialetto
  • 戴脚镣的女孩
  • 戴腳鐐的女孩
  • הנערה עם הצמיד
  • Dziewczyna z bransoletką
  • La noia del braçalet
+3 more
  • Το Κορίτσι με το Βραχιόλι
  • Дівчина з браслетом
  • Mergina su apyranke

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FAQ

The Girl with a Bracelet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Girl with a Bracelet, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl with a Bracelet?

The Girl with a Bracelet runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Girl with a Bracelet released?

The Girl with a Bracelet was released on June 19, 2020.

Who directed The Girl with a Bracelet?

The Girl with a Bracelet was directed by Stéphane Demoustier.

More films by Stéphane Demoustier

Who is in the cast of The Girl with a Bracelet?

The Girl with a Bracelet stars Roschdy Zem as Bruno Bataille, Anaïs Demoustier as L'avocat général and Chiara Mastroianni as Céline Bataille, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Girl with a Bracelet make at the box office?

The Girl with a Bracelet grossed $2.6 million worldwide on a budget of $3.3 million.

How is The Girl with a Bracelet rated?

The Girl with a Bracelet has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does The Girl with a Bracelet have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl with a Bracelet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Girl with a Bracelet in?

The original language of The Girl with a Bracelet is French.

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