Girl with a Pearl Earring
“Discover the mystery behind the legend.”
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.
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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) Official Trailer - Scarlett Johansson Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-29
Top Cast
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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
Chris McHallem
Griet's Father
Alakina Mann
Cornelia Vermeer
Rollo Weeks
Frans
Anna Popplewell
Maertge
Claire Johnston
White Haired Woman
John McEnery
Apothecary
Geoff Bell
Paul The Butcher
Gintarė Parulytė
Model
Robert Sibenaler
Priest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.15x
+$22.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Webber
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia Hetreed
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- Girl with a Pearl Earring
- Country of Origin
- France, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $10.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Archer Street Productions, Delux Productions, Pathé, Wild Bear Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Webber
Olivia Hetreed, Tracy Chevalier
Alexandre Desplat
Eduardo Serra
Kate Evans
Andy Paterson, Anand Tucker, Peter Block, Nick Drake, François Ivernel
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Webber
Director
Olivia Hetreed
Screenplay
Andy Paterson
Producer
Anand Tucker
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Kate Evans
Editor
Ben van Os
Production Design
Dien van Straalen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Girl with a Pearl Earring
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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 was directed by Peter Webber.
Who stars in Girl with a Pearl Earring?
The principal cast of Girl with a Pearl Earring includes Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Cillian Murphy, Judy Parfitt.
When was Girl with a Pearl Earring released and how long is it?
Girl with a Pearl Earring was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring had a reported production budget of $10.5M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (3.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Girl with a Pearl Earring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl with a Pearl Earring was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
Is Girl with a Pearl Earring based on a book or true story?
Girl with a Pearl Earring is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tracy Chevalier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girl with a Pearl Earring?
Girl with a Pearl Earring holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).