Miller's Girl

Two weeks into the semester Cairo, a bright and ambitious young writer, confronts a project that binds her to her teacher in a way no classroom assignment should. The task begins as a simple exercise in voice and structure, but as they trade drafts and feedback the collaboration grows into something messier and more intimate. Jade Halley Bartlett uses controlled pacing, stark interiors, and a careful score to keep the tension constant while never fully tipping into melodrama. The material explores how art pushes against rules, how trust can fracture under scrutiny, and how desire and ambition collide in a way that tests both characters' loyalties. No spoilers here, but the film keeps the audience guessing.

Directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, Miller's Girl is presented as an original screenplay for 2024. Bartlett builds a taut mood driven thriller that sits between drama and romance, led by Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman.

Audiences gave Miller's Girl a middling reception with a 6.35 average from 900 votes. Critics note the uneasy chemistry and moral ambiguity at the center, though some feel the tempo flag in the middle. The performances hold the tension even when the script lingers.