Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- witty
- romantic
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film amiable, lightweight, and entertaining, with Felicity Jones's charming lead performance carrying its predictable romantic sports-comedy formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kim moves from a dead-end job supporting her father into an exclusive Alpine chalet populated by wealthy guests.
Kim rediscovers competitive purpose through snowboarding while confronting fears linked to her abandoned skating past.
Kim works for the wealthy Madsen family and develops feelings for her handsome boss Jonny, who is spoken for.
The chalet, ski resort, Alps, skiing, and snowboarding competition provide the film's defining visual and physical setting.
Films like Chalet Girl, and why
Eddie the Eagle
underdog sports competition, working-class ambition, and uplifting romantic comedy
Whip It
female-centered sports comeback, self-discovery, and breezy feel-good comedy
Love Actually
British romantic comedy, class differences, and charming fish-out-of-water humor
Cool Runnings
snow-sport setting, romantic tension, and accessible underdog entertainment
Movie Details
- Director
- Phil Traill
- Release Date
- 2011-02-02
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (674)
Cast
- Felicity Jones
- Ed Westwick
- Brooke Shields
- Bill Nighy
- Tamsin Egerton
- Bill Bailey
- Sophia Bush
- Tom Goodman-Hill
- Nicholas Braun
- Georgia King
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Chalet Girl about?
- A determined former skateboarder finds romance and renewed purpose while chasing a snowboarding prize in the wealthy world of an Alpine chalet.
- What is Chalet Girl like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chalet Girl as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Chalet Girl violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Chalet Girl.
- What did critics think of Chalet Girl?
- Critics generally found the film amiable, lightweight, and entertaining, with Felicity Jones's charming lead performance carrying its predictable romantic sports-comedy formula.
- Which films are like Chalet Girl?
- Films with a similar feel include Eddie the Eagle, Whip It, Love Actually, and Cool Runnings.
- How long is Chalet Girl?
- Chalet Girl runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chalet Girl?
- In United States, Chalet Girl streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now.
