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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance, TV Movie
Votes16
DirectorRichard Benjamin
WritersNeil Simon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Goodbye Girl
About The Goodbye Girl
Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European movie part. He even sublets their (his) New York apartment to Elliot Garfield, who generously lets her stay, even keeping the master bedroom. Pragmatic pre-teen daughter Lucy soon takes to his charm, but Paula remains determined to hate all actors. Despite the stress of a Broadway Shakespeare lead he must play too queer for Frisco, he's determined to snatch romance from ingratitude.
Directed by Richard Benjamin, The Goodbye Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Jeff Daniels, Patricia Heaton, Hallie Eisenberg — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2004.
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