# Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-2003/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Peter Webber |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 101 min |

## Quick answer

Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson. Metascore 72/100. Directed by Peter Webber.

## Critics consensus

A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson.

## Synopsis

This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, Judy Parfitt, Essie Davis, Joanna Scanlan, Gabrielle Reidy, Chris McHallem, Alakina Mann

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Girl with a Pearl Earring worth watching?**
Girl with a Pearl Earring holds a 71% Celluloid Score. A luminous Vermeer period piece — Murphy’s Pieter provides romantic friction opposite Scarlett Johansson.

**What is Girl with a Pearl Earring about?**
This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author Tracy Chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring" by 17th century Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. A young peasant maid working in the house of painter Johannes Vermeer becomes his talented assistant and the model for one of his most famous works.

**Who directed Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) was directed by Peter Webber.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
71% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 74%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Girl with a Pearl Earring?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Girl with a Pearl Earring page for current options.

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