Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorPeter Webber
WriterOlivia Hetreed
Cast
Scarlett Johansson
Griet
Colin Firth
Johannes Vermeer
Tom Wilkinson
Pieter Van Ruijven
Cillian Murphy
Pieter
Judy Parfitt
Maria Thins
Essie Davis
Catharina Bolnes Vermeer
Joanna Scanlan
Tanneke
Gabrielle Reidy
Griet's Mother
Chris McHallem
Griet's Father
Alakina Mann
Cornelia Vermeer
Rollo Weeks
Frans
Anna Popplewell
Maertge
Claire Johnston
White Haired Woman
John McEnery
Apothecary
Geoff Bell
Paul The Butcher
Gintarė Parulytė
Model
Robert Sibenaler
Priest
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Keywords
based on novel or bookpaintingbutcherpainterbiographyhollandmaidperiod dramaearring17th centurydutch history
Details
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$33M
TMDb Votes
1,468
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026