Career Girls
1997, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
All Hannah wanted was a roommate... instead she got a best friend.
A young college student in London moves into a flat and becomes best friends with a flatmate; the former moves into her own flat 4 years later but 6 years after their parting, the former returns to London to pay the latter a visit.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Career Girls
Career Girls is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
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Career Girls: quick answers
Is Career Girls worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Career Girls?
Career Girls runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Career Girls have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Career Girls. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Career Girls parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Career Girls is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Career Girls on?
Career Girls is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Career Girls?
If you liked Career Girls, try Happy-Go-Lucky, Secrets & Lies, Damsels in Distress.
Who directed Career Girls?
Career Girls (1997) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Katrin Cartlidge, Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers.