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The Girl Next Door

2004Movie1 h 50 minR

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic477.2Rotten Tomatoes56%69%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Matt never saw her coming... but all his friends had!

Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.

Feels like

  • Teen Romance Drama
  • Summer Nostalgia
  • Indie Rock Soundtrack
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Sensual & Romantic
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • High School Social Dynamics
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Visually Warm
  • Heartfelt Performance

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Luke Greenfield
Written by
Stuart Blumberg, David Wagner, Brent Goldberg
Produced by
Marc Sternberg, Charles Gordon, Harry Gittes
Music by
Paul Haslinger

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Facts

April 9, 2004 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
April 9, 2004
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Switzerland, United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Spiky Hair, Chekhov's Skill, Dirty Kid +9

  • Spiky Hair
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Dirty Kid
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Slow-Motion Drop
  • Bigger Is Better in Bed
  • Girl-on-Girl is Hot
  • Smug Snake
  • Orbital Kiss
  • Big "SHUT UP!"
  • Ms. Fanservice

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl Next Door?"

Questions about The Girl Next Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl Next Door?

PrimePlex

In the United States, The Girl Next Door streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is The Girl Next Door worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is The Girl Next Door good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Girl Next Door make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

What tropes does The Girl Next Door use?

Spiky HairChekhov's SkillDirty KidEven the Guys Want HimHypocritical HumorSlow-Motion DropBigger Is Better in BedGirl-on-Girl is HotSmug SnakeOrbital KissBig "SHUT UP!"Ms. Fanserviceand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Spiky Hair, Chekhov's Skill, and Dirty Kid.