7.1 Score

2003 • 1h 41min • PG-13 • Drama, Romance

Girl with a Pearl Earring

"Discover the mystery behind the legend."

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.

IMDb 6.9

RT 73%

MC 72

Director

Peter Webber

Writers

Tracy Chevalier

Olivia Hetreed

Composer

Alexandre Desplat

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Scarlett Johansson

Griet

Colin Firth

Johannes Vermeer

Tom Wilkinson

Pieter Van Ruijven

Cillian Murphy

Pieter

Judy Parfitt

Maria Thins

Essie Davis

Catharina Bolnes Vermeer

Joanna Scanlan

Tanneke

Gabrielle Reidy

Griet's Mother

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Scarlett Johansson Griet

Colin Firth Johannes Vermeer

Tom Wilkinson Pieter Van Ruijven

Cillian Murphy Pieter

Judy Parfitt Maria Thins

Essie Davis Catharina Bolnes Ver...

Joanna Scanlan Tanneke

Gabrielle Reidy Griet's Mother

Chris McHallem Griet's Father

Alakina Mann Cornelia Vermeer

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Claire Johnston White Haired Woman

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Geoff Bell Paul The Butcher

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