Girl on Approval
1961, English. Directed by Charles Frend.
Sheila's fourteen. Her father abandoned her as a baby, her mum's in jail and she's stuck in a children's home. Every family that's tried to look after her has found her too difficult. Now Anne and John Howland want to foster Sheila. But if they can't make a home for her, her future looks bleak.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Girl on Approval is streaming on Philo in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kathleen White
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Girl on Approval runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is Girl on Approval on?
Girl on Approval is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Girl on Approval?
If you liked Girl on Approval, try What Maisie Knew, Like Dandelion Dust, Anne of Green Gables.
Who directed Girl on Approval?
Girl on Approval (1961) was directed by Charles Frend and stars Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell, Annette Whiteley.