Overview
- Girls Like Girls is written and directed by Hayley Kiyoko and began a limited theatrical rollout with a companion album tied to the film's soundtrack.
- Newcomers Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy play the leads and have drawn consistent praise for their instant chemistry and an authentic portrayal of first-time sapphic love.
- Reviewers have highlighted Kiyoko's direction, the film's early-2000s visual style, and its pop-leaning music as key elements that shape the movie's warm, nostalgic tone.
- Critics noted two main flaws: several supporting characters feel underdeveloped and the main ending is compacted while a fuller resolution appears in a post-credits scene.
- The project traces a decade-long arc from Kiyoko's 2015 song to a 2023 novel and now a feature film, making it a notable example of queer authorship moving into mainstream cinema.