
The Girl
2012, English. Directed by John Hayes.
Following another devastating miscarriage, a couple moves to a new life in the west of Ireland. Left alone in the old house, emotionally fragile Sophie finds a starving young girl wandering the area and all her maternal instincts surface. But is the girl a blessing or a curse?
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 November 2012
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Mark Tuthill
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How long is The Girl?
The Girl runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
Does The Girl have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Girl on?
The Girl isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2012. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl?
If you liked The Girl, try Bastard Out of Carolina, Skin, Holy Lands.
Who directed The Girl?
The Girl (2012) was directed by John Hayes and stars Geraldine Somerville, Stuart Graham, Rebecca Carroll.