Girl with a Pearl Earring
Directed by Peter Webber · 2003 ·
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.
Where to watch Girl with a Pearl Earring by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| South Korea | Netflix, Wavve, TVING |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth watching?
Yes — Girl with a Pearl Earring earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) Review
★★★½☆
Peter Webber's Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) remains a defining Drama landmark from France, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Worth watching — solid entertainment with lasting cultural visibility.
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