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All the Real Girls

2003Movie1 h 48 minR

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic717.3Rotten Tomatoes72%77%

A deeply romantic, moving drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.

In a sleepy little mill town in North Carolina, Paul is the town Romeo. But when his best friend's sister returns home from boarding school, he finds himself falling for her innocent charm. In spite of her lack of experience and the violent protests of her brother, the two find themselves in a sweet, dreamy and all-consuming love.

Feels like

  • Indie Romance
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Small Town Drama
  • First Love
  • Emotional Depth
  • Character Study
  • Authentic Relationships
  • Forbidden Love
  • Intense Connection
  • Raw & Intimate

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
David Gordon Green
Written by
Paul Schneider, David Gordon Green
Produced by
Lisa Muskat, Jean Doumanian
Music by
David Wingo, Michael Linnen

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Facts

February 14, 2003 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
February 14, 2003
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$548,712
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Really Gets Around, Anachronic Order, Slice of Life +9

  • Really Gets Around
  • Anachronic Order
  • Slice of Life
  • Love Hurts
  • Goofy Suit
  • Improv
  • Plucky Comic Relief
  • The Cameo
  • Smash Cut
  • Secret Relationship
  • Anguished Outburst
  • Boarding School

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream All the Real Girls?"

Questions about All the Real Girls

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Where can I stream All the Real Girls?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, All the Real Girls streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is All the Real Girls worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 71).

Is All the Real Girls good for date night?

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

Is All the Real Girls plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does All the Real Girls use?

Really Gets AroundAnachronic OrderSlice of LifeLove HurtsGoofy SuitImprovPlucky Comic ReliefThe CameoSmash CutSecret RelationshipAnguished OutburstBoarding Schooland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Really Gets Around, Anachronic Order, and Slice of Life.