The 15 Year Old Girl
La Fille de 15 ans
Synopsis
Willy, a middle-aged divorcee, decides to take his 15 year-old son, Thomas, on holiday to Ibiza, staying at an isolated villa on the unspoilt part of the coast. Thomas insists on bringing his friend Juliette, a girl of his own age with whom he enjoys a close platonic relationship. When it comes to physical love, Juliette is wise beyond her years. She will only sleep with men older than herself and has no intention of committing herself to a long-term relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-François Goyet, Jacques Doillon, Arlette Langmann
- Original Title
- La Fille de 15 ans
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sofimage, Lolafilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jean-François Goyet, Jacques Doillon, Arlette Langmann
Caroline Champetier
Catherine Quesemand
Yannick Bernard
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Yannick Bernard
Producer
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
Monic Parelle
Costume Design
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Jean-François Goyet
Writer
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Arlette Langmann
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Featured In Curated Collections
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1989
1989
Sins of Youthfoolness
Mainstream movies about youthful indiscretions
Greatest Directors Ever Part 6
Sydney Pollack, Jean-Pierre Melville, Abel Ferrara, Ettore Scola, Takeshi Kitano, Wes Anderson, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Baz Luhrmann, Billy Wilder, Jacques Doillon, Jacques Demy, Charles Vidor, John Huston, Wong Kar-Wai
Mainstream films with underaged nudity
Romance
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 15 Year Old Girl
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What is The 15 Year Old Girl about?
Willy, a middle-aged divorcee, decides to take his 15 year-old son, Thomas, on holiday to Ibiza, staying at an isolated villa on the unspoilt part of the coast. Thomas insists on bringing his friend Juliette, a girl of his own age with whom he enjoys a close platonic relationship. When it comes to physical love, Juliette is wise beyond her years. She will only sleep with men older than herself and has no intention of committing herself to a long-term relationship.
Who directed The 15 Year Old Girl?
The 15 Year Old Girl was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in The 15 Year Old Girl?
The principal cast of The 15 Year Old Girl includes Judith Godrèche, Melvil Poupaud, Jacques Doillon, Tina Sportolaro.
When was The 15 Year Old Girl released and how long is it?
The 15 Year Old Girl was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 15 Year Old Girl?
The 15 Year Old Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).