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Pretty Woman

1990Movie2 h 0 minR

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic517.3Rotten Tomatoes65%68%

A deeply romantic, uplifting romance movie about everyday modern life and class and money, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

She walked off the street, into his life and stole his heart.

Vivian is a carefree, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets sophisticated billionaire Edward in a chance encounter that turns into a week-long business arrangement. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are teaching each other – and falling in love!

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Modern Cinderella Story
  • Wealth vs. Working Class
  • Iconic Chemistry
  • Feel-Good Romance
  • Fashion & Glamour
  • Power Dynamics
  • Happy Ending
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Nostalgic 90s Charm

Cast

24 of 51

Crew

Directed by
Garry Marshall
Written by
J.F. Lawton
Produced by
Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

March 23, 1990 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
March 23, 1990
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$463 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

At the Opera Tonight, No Fame, No Wealth, No Service, Bathtub Bonding +9

  • At the Opera Tonight
  • No Fame, No Wealth, No Service
  • Bathtub Bonding
  • Stylish Sunhats
  • Mistaken for Junkie
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are
  • Lipstick-and-Load Montage
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Fashion-Shop Fashion Show
  • Rags to Riches
  • Creator Cameo

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pretty Woman?"

Questions about Pretty Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pretty Woman?

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In the United States, Pretty Woman streams on YouTube TV and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Pretty Woman worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Pretty Woman okay for kids?

RSexual contentStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Pretty Woman good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will Pretty Woman make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was Pretty Woman a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$463 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $463 million worldwide, 33.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Pretty Woman use?

At the Opera TonightNo Fame, No Wealth, No ServiceBathtub BondingStylish SunhatsMistaken for JunkieYou Are Better Than You Think You AreLipstick-and-Load MontageToplessness from the BackMs. FanserviceFashion-Shop Fashion ShowRags to RichesCreator Cameoand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including At the Opera Tonight, No Fame, No Wealth, No Service, and Bathtub Bonding.