# Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Editorial Rating | 72/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 74% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Peter Webber |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 101 min |

## Quick answer

Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Peter Webber.

## Celluloid verdict

A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson.

## Synopsis

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Judy Parfitt, Essie Davis, Joanna Scanlan, Gabrielle Reidy, Chris McHallem, Alakina Mann

## Where to watch

South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Japan: U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming
Nigeria: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth watching?**
Girl with a Pearl Earring holds a 70% Celluloid Score. A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson.

**What is Girl with a Pearl Earring about?**
This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

**Who directed Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) was directed by Peter Webber.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
70% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (72/100), Metascore (72/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (6.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
Girl with a Pearl Earring is on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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