Girl Haunts Boy

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Girl Haunts Boy

PG

2024

1h 40m

Fantasy

Romance

Comedy

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After the death of his father, Cole (Michael Cimino) moves with his mother to a new house in a new town to discover he's also sharing a room with the ghost of 17-year-old Bea (Peyton List), an adventurous, funny teenager from the 1920s trapped in present day and has been haunting the house since the 1920s under the curse of an ancient ring. The two lonely teens become fast friends and eventually fall in love -- but when Cole discovers a way to undo the curse, he must decide whether to keep Bea with him or let her go.

Natasha Alvar

The Fiction Department

[Girl Haunts Boy] begins simply with a girl meeting a boy, and develops into a thoughtful film about the past and its continued impact on us in the present.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 26, 2024

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Lindsay Press

Culturess

While the idea of interacting with ghosts may feel like it is a movie to watch more around the Halloween season, Girl Haunts Boy is a film that could be enjoyable at any point of the year.

Nov 6, 2024

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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz

Fangirlish

Ghost stories are a dime a dozen. Ghost stories that are actually about grief, about love, and about the joy that can be found, even in dark times, when someone else really, truly sees you, are very rare indeed.

Oct 29, 2024

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Stephanie Malone

Morbidly Beautiful

"Girl Haunts Boy" is a surprisingly emotional, feel-good flick with a sprinkling of spooky and a wallop of well-realized character drama. It's a cozy Fall treat eager to envelop you in its warmth and tenderness.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 23, 2024

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Kristen Maldonado

Pop Culture Planet

If you like your spooky movies with a more wholesome vibe, you don’t want to miss Girl Haunts Boy. Cimino anchors the ghostly romance with his charm and warmth, while List brings a free-spirited wit to her role.

Oct 22, 2024

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Tania Lamb

Lola Lambchops

Girl Haunts Boy can be slow, but List and Cimino add a lot of heart and warmth to a story that helps heal the broken.

Oct 21, 2024

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Gretel M

A very beautiful and touching movie. The ending was great

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Ed R

A coming of age romantic comedy with a wonderful ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Michael P

A surprisingly moving film. Beneath its veneer of YA teen romance, you'll find real truths of remembrance and loss, of life, and of the persistence of love to define a life worth living. Just well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Steven K

Very fun, endearing, family friendly non frightening ghost story. Fantastic show.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Horror fan 4

An absolutely beautiful movie about loss and friendship. I loved this from start to finish. The music and characters were amazing. The performance by the two leads was spectacular. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Ralph R

Girl Haunts Boy was honestly a pleasant surprise. It had that cozy, slightly quirky vibe that works well for a supernatural romance, and the directing kept things grounded even when the story leaned into the more whimsical moments. Emily Ting handled the pacing pretty well, giving the characters enough space to grow without dragging the plot. The production was clean and polished without feeling too polished, if that makes sense. It had a kind of indie spirit but looked and sounded like a proper feature. Acting-wise, both Peyton List and Michael Cimino brought a lot of charm and sincerity to their roles. They had great chemistry, and it helped carry the emotional beats without things feeling forced. The script kept things light without losing its emotional core, which made it easy to connect with the characters. Nothing felt over-explained or too dramatic. The score was subtle but nicely done, and the cinematography had some soft, warm tones that gave the film a nice visual texture. It's one of those films that doesn’t scream for attention but ends up sticking with you a bit after. Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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After the death of his father, Cole (Michael Cimino) moves with his mother to a new house in a new town to discover he's also sharing a room with the ghost of 17-year-old Bea (Peyton List), an adventurous, funny teenager from the 1920s trapped in present day and has been haunting the house since the 1920s under the curse of an ancient ring. The two lonely teens become fast friends and eventually fall in love -- but when Cole discovers a way to undo the curse, he must decide whether to keep Bea with him or let her go.

Director: Emily Ting
Producer: Mark Burton, Aaron Parry
Screenwriter: Cesar Vitale
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Fifth Season
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2024
Runtime: 1h 40m

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