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Uptown Girls

2003·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

They're about to teach each other how to act their age.

Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny to Ray - the precocious, oft-ignored daughter of a music executive - she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.
Coming-of-Age StoryHeartwarmingFamily DynamicsCharacter-DrivenMusical ElementsFriendshipClass DifferencesNew York City setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Uptown Girls legally?

Uptown Girls is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Uptown Girls worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Uptown Girls rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Uptown Girls?

1 h 32 min

Uptown Girls runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Uptown Girls?

Critics24
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Uptown Girls higher (61) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Uptown Girls a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$45 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Uptown Girls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Uptown Girls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Uptown Girls in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Uptown Girls use?

Walking Shirtless SceneManic Pixie Dream GirlThe MuseFreudian ExcuseHousepet PigRough OverallsPinky SwearOnly Known By Her NicknameCool Big SisJerk with a Heart of GoldMy Parents Are DeadAdopt the Foodand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Uptown Girls, including Walking Shirtless Scene, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, The Muse.