How to Build a Girl
2020, English. Directed by Coky Giedroyc.
The journey of Midlands teenager Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde: fast-talking, lady sex-adventurer, moves to London, and gets a job as music critic in the hope of saving her poverty stricken family in Wolverhampton. Based on Caitlin Moran's bestselling semi-autobiographical novel.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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How to Build a Girl is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Coky GiedroycDirector
- Beanie FeldsteinJohanna Morrigan
- Paddy ConsidinePat Morrigan
- Sarah SolemaniAngie Morrigan
- Alfie AllenJohn Kite
- Frank DillaneTony Rich
- Laurie KynastonKrissi Morrigan
- Arinzé KeneKenny
- Tadhg MurphyAndy Rock
- Ziggy HeathDerby
- Bobby SchofieldPricey
- Chris O'DowdAlan 'Wilko' Wilkinson
- Joanna ScanlanMrs. Belling
Details
- Released
- 24 September 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Caitlin Moran
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What How to Build a Girl is based on
How to Build a Girl is based on How to Build a Girl (2014) by Caitlin Moran.
2014
How to Build a Girl
By Caitlin Moran
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How to Build a Girl: quick answers
Is How to Build a Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How to Build a Girl?
How to Build a Girl runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does How to Build a Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How to Build a Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How to Build a Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
How to Build a Girl is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Build a Girl on?
How to Build a Girl is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Build a Girl?
If you liked How to Build a Girl, try Banana Split, Life of the Party, The After Party.
Who directed How to Build a Girl?
How to Build a Girl (2020) was directed by Coky Giedroyc and stars Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani.
What is How to Build a Girl based on?
How to Build a Girl is based on How to Build a Girl (2014) by Caitlin Moran.