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How to Build a Girl

5.820201h 42mRMovieComedy

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.…

DirectorCoky Giedroyc
WriterCaitlin Moran
ProducersAlison Owen·Debra Hayward

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Cast · Directed by Coky Giedroyc

BFBeanie Feldstein
Beanie Feldstein
Johanna Morrigan
PCPaddy Considine
Paddy Considine
Pat Morrigan
SSSarah Solemani
Sarah Solemani
Angie Morrigan
AAAlfie Allen
Alfie Allen
John Kite
FDFrank Dillane
Frank Dillane
Tony Rich
LKLaurie Kynaston
Laurie Kynaston
Krissi Morrigan
AKArinzé Kene
Arinzé Kene
Kenny
TMTadhg Murphy
Tadhg Murphy
Andy Rock
ZHZiggy Heath
Ziggy Heath
Derby
BSBobby Schofield
Bobby Schofield
Pricey
COChris O'Dowd
Chris O'Dowd
Alan 'Wilko' Wilkinson
JSJoanna Scanlan
Joanna Scanlan
Mrs. Belling

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How to Build a Girl — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Build a Girl?

How to Build a Girl is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is How to Build a Girl on Netflix?

No, How to Build a Girl is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

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How to Build a Girl isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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How to Build a Girl is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.