How to Build a Girl
Synopsis
The journey of Midlands teenager Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde: fast-talking, lady sex-adventurer, moves to London, and gets a job as music critic in the hope of saving her poverty stricken family in Wolverhampton. Based on Caitlin Moran's bestselling semi-autobiographical novel.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-23
Top Cast
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Beanie Feldstein
Johanna Morrigan
Paddy Considine
Pat Morrigan
Sarah Solemani
Angie Morrigan
Alfie Allen
John Kite
Frank Dillane
Tony Rich
Laurie Kynaston
Krissi Morrigan
Arinzé Kene
Kenny
Tadhg Murphy
Andy Rock
Ziggy Heath
Derby
Bobby Schofield
Pricey
Chris O'Dowd
Alan 'Wilko' Wilkinson
Joanna Scanlan
Mrs. Belling
Emma Thompson
Amanda
Dónal Finn
Karl Boden
Stellan Powell
Lupin Morrigan
Freya Perry
Morrigan Twin
Harper Perry
Morrigan Twin
Violet Amer
Morrigan Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 8, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coky Giedroyc
- Screenplay & Story
- Caitlin Moran
- Original Score
- Oli Julian
- Original Title
- How to Build a Girl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, Tango Entertainment, Lionsgate UK, Monumental Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coky Giedroyc
Caitlin Moran
Oli Julian
Hubert Taczanowski
Gareth C. Scales, Gary Dollner
Alison Owen, Debra Hayward, Lia Buman, Tim Headington, Emma Berkofsky
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Owen
Producer
Coky Giedroyc
Director
Gareth C. Scales
Editor
Caitlin Moran
Writer
Debra Hayward
Producer
Oli Julian
Original Music Composer
Amanda McArthur
Production Design
Gary Dollner
Editor
Hubert Taczanowski
Director of Photography
Stephanie Collie
Costume Design
Elaine Ford
Stunt Coordinator
Sascha Fromeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Quinn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 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 How to Build a Girl
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What is How to Build a Girl about?
The journey of Midlands teenager Johanna Morrigan, who reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde: fast-talking, lady sex-adventurer, moves to London, and gets a job as music critic in the hope of saving her poverty stricken family in Wolverhampton. Based on Caitlin Moran's bestselling semi-autobiographical novel.
Who directed How to Build a Girl?
How to Build a Girl was directed by Coky Giedroyc.
Who stars in How to Build a Girl?
The principal cast of How to Build a Girl includes Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Alfie Allen, Frank Dillane.
When was How to Build a Girl released and how long is it?
How to Build a Girl was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Build a Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Build a Girl was composed by Oli Julian.
Is How to Build a Girl based on a book or true story?
How to Build a Girl is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Caitlin Moran".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Build a Girl?
How to Build a Girl holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).