The Bearded Girl

The Bearded Girl is a Canadian drama and fantasy film centered on Cleo, a sword-swallower in a family-run sideshow in Paradise County. As part of a long line of bearded women, Cleo faces pressure from her mother, Lady Andre, to remain obedient and uphold their ancestral customs. After her suggestions for updating the performance are rejected and tensions with her mother grow, Cleo seeks to leave her eccentric relatives to find romance and a different way of living.

The film was written and directed by Jody Wilson, who also served as a producer alongside Amber Ripley. The cast features Anwen O'Driscoll in the lead role of Cleo, with Jessica Paré playing Lady Andre. Other appearing actors include Keenan Tracey, Skylar Radzion, Ava Anton, and Linden Porco. The production was a collaboration between Anamorphic Media, Goodbye Productions, Vortex Media, and Past Lives Productions, involving a credited crew of 51 people. The movie has a total runtime of 101 minutes and was released on July 17, 2025.