Career Girls
“All Hannah wanted was a roommate... instead she got a best friend.”
Synopsis
A young college student in London moves into a flat and becomes best friends with a flatmate; the former moves into her own flat 4 years later but 6 years after their parting, the former returns to London to pay the latter a visit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 29, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Score
- Tony Remy, Marianne Jean-Baptiste
- Original Title
- Career Girls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Thin Man Films, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Tony Remy, Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Dick Pope
Robin Sales
Simon Channing Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Leigh
Writer
Mike Leigh
Director
Robin Sales
Editor
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Tony Remy
Original Music Composer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Career Girls
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What is Career Girls about?
A young college student in London moves into a flat and becomes best friends with a flatmate; the former moves into her own flat 4 years later but 6 years after their parting, the former returns to London to pay the latter a visit.
Who directed Career Girls?
Career Girls was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Career Girls?
The principal cast of Career Girls includes Katrin Cartlidge, Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers, Mark Benton, Andy Serkis.
When was Career Girls released and how long is it?
Career Girls was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Career Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Career Girls was composed by Tony Remy, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Career Girls?
Career Girls holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).