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Girlfriends

1978Movie1 h 28 minPG

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes93%71%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes93%71%

Summary

A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Claudia Weill
Written by
Claudia Weill, Vicki Polon
Produced by
Claudia Weill
Music by
Michael Small

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 1978 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
August 11, 1978
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Awful Wedded Life +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Girlfriends?"

Questions about Girlfriends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girlfriends?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Girlfriends from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Girlfriends worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Girlfriends okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Girlfriends make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Girlfriends plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Girlfriends use?

Shout-Out"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAwful Wedded LifeExpyFan DisserviceGranola GirlRandom Events PlotWe Used to Be FriendsHeterosexual Life-PartnersNo EndingDeadpan SnarkerCool Old Guyand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, and Awful Wedded Life.