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7.2
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Cast & Crew

Lukas Dhont
Director
Arieh Worthalter
As Father
Els Olaerts
As Oma
Katelijne Damen
As Dr. Naert
Valentijn Dhaenens
As Dr. Pascal
Tijmen Govaerts
As Lewis

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"Girl" is a powerful and poignant film that follows the journey of a 15-year-old transgender girl named Lara as she navigates her transition and pursues her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. The film, inspired by a true story, takes us through Lara's struggles with her gender identity, her relationships with her supportive father and younger brother, and her determination to succeed in the competitive world of ballet. As Lara faces physical and emotional hurdles, she also grapples with the challenges of puberty and the daunting task of sex reassignment surgery. Despite these obstacles, Lara remains fiercely determined to achieve her goals, both on and off the stage. With stunning performances from Victor Polster as Lara and Arieh Worthalter as Mathias, "Girl" is a cinematic masterpiece that explores themes of identity, family, love, and acceptance. The film has received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of transgender issues and its impact on young people struggling with their gender identity.

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You can stream Girl on: Netflix

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Girl include Manchester by the Sea, Perfect Days, 3096 Days, Aftersun, Beautiful Boy, The Whale.

When was Girl released for streaming? Toggle content

Girl was released for streaming on January 18, 2019.