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What Makes Us Girls

Synopsis

17-year-old Arlo struggles to act as a role model to her little sister, Millie, while rebelling against the pair's boy-crazy mom. Following her journey to adulthood, the film adopts a naturalistic style to tell the story through an objective lens.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 20, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ria May
Original Title
What Makes Us Girls
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
15m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ria May

Film Editing

Ash Costa

Producers

Lydia Evans, Karyn Womach

Department Leadership Roster

Ash Costa

Editor

Lydia Evans

Producer

Ria May

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Makes Us Girls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Makes Us Girls

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What Makes Us Girls about?

17-year-old Arlo struggles to act as a role model to her little sister, Millie, while rebelling against the pair's boy-crazy mom. Following her journey to adulthood, the film adopts a naturalistic style to tell the story through an objective lens.

Who directed What Makes Us Girls?

What Makes Us Girls was directed by Ria May.

Who stars in What Makes Us Girls?

The principal cast of What Makes Us Girls includes Isabel Couceiro, Jay Dunigan, Marybeth Paul, Felipe Albors, Rose Mallick.

When was What Makes Us Girls released and how long is it?

What Makes Us Girls was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.