Movie: About a Girl

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ashley Thewlis
Ashley Thewlis

Girl

John Slater
John Slater

Father

Sue Jaynes
Sue Jaynes

Mother

Laren Creek
Laren Creek

Toddler

Sarah Patel
Sarah Patel

Friend

Jill Regan
Jill Regan

Friend

Kimberly Perkins
Kimberly Perkins

Friend

Jo Midgley
Jo Midgley

Shop Assistant

James Brown
James Brown

Fishing Boy 1

Lee Shepherd
Lee Shepherd

Fishing Boy 2

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  • Overview

    A girl tells the story of her life and hopes for the future.

  • Release Date

    2001-08-25

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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