Millers Girl (2024) is an American erotic thriller directed by Jade Halley Bartlett, featuring Jenna Ortega as Cairo Sweet, an 18-year-old student, and Martin Freeman as Jonathan Miller, her creative writing teacher. The film explores their complex relationship, which intensifies after a provocative writing assignment blurs personal and professional boundaries.
As their connection deepens, Cairo’s manipulative actions lead to significant personal and professional consequences for both, delving into themes of power, ambition, and the repercussions of crossing ethical lines. The film has sparked controversy due to its sensitive subject matter, with Ortega addressing the discomfort it evokes, stating, “It’s not supposed to be a comfortable movie.