Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the premise and performances serviceable but judged the coming-of-age comedy uneven and overly conventional.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ansiedad constructs a list of adult experiences and treats them as steps toward becoming mature.
Ansiedad is accustomed to caring for Grace rather than receiving dependable care from her mother.
The plot is organized around Ansiedad's deliberate plan to perform adulthood instead of developing naturally.
Grace's lack of responsibility is the central source of Ansiedad's resentment and self-appointed independence.
Films like Girl in Progress, and why
The Edge of Seventeen
coming of age dramedy centered on adolescent identity, family tension, and an impulsive attempt to accelerate adulthood
Lady Bird
teenage self-discovery, mother daughter conflict, and a warm but messy comic-drama tone
Eighth Grade
youthful rebellion, complicated parental relationships, and a bittersweet path toward emotional maturity
The Spectacular Now
female adolescence, intergenerational friction, and comedic treatment of growing pains
Movie Details
- Director
- Patricia Riggen
- Release Date
- 2012-05-11
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (122)
Cast
- Eva Mendes
- Cierra Ramirez
- Matthew Modine
- Landon Liboiron
- Patricia Arquette
- Raini Rodriguez
- Russell Peters
- Eugenio Derbez
- Richard Harmon
- Brenna O'Brien
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Girl in Progress about?
- A frustrated teenager stages her own shortcut to adulthood and discovers that growing up cannot be reduced to a checklist.
- What is Girl in Progress like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Girl in Progress as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Girl in Progress violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Girl in Progress.
- What did critics think of Girl in Progress?
- Critics generally found the premise and performances serviceable but judged the coming-of-age comedy uneven and overly conventional.
- Which films are like Girl in Progress?
- Films with a similar feel include The Edge of Seventeen, Lady Bird, Eighth Grade, and The Spectacular Now.
- How long is Girl in Progress?
- Girl in Progress runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Girl in Progress?
- In United States, Girl in Progress streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
