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The Girl

7.119962h 36mMovieDrama

Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who…

DirectorDavid Wheatley
WriterCatherine Cookson

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Cast · Directed by David Wheatley

SFSiobhan Flynn
Siobhan Flynn
Hannah Boyle
JCJonathan Cake
Jonathan Cake
Ned Ridley
MBMark Benton
Mark Benton
Fred Loam
SJSusan Jameson
Susan Jameson
Mrs. Daisy Loam
JBJill Baker
Jill Baker
Anne Thornton
EHEmily Hamilton
Emily Hamilton
Margaret Thornton
SP
Stuart Piper
Young John
DW
David Whealy
Pearman

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The Girl — streaming FAQ

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Is The Girl on Netflix?

No, The Girl is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for The Girl?

The Girl hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 5, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.