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Uptown Girls

2003Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic336.0Rotten Tomatoes14%61%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Rom-Com
  • Nanny Bonding Story
  • Music Industry Satire
  • Early 2000s Nostalgia
  • Heartwarming Coming-of-Age
  • Britney Spears Performance
  • Light Social Commentary
  • Comfort Movie Classic

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Boaz Yakin
Written by
Mo Ogrodnik, Julia Dahl, Allison Jacobs
Produced by
Fisher Stevens, John Penotti, Allison Jacobs
Music by
Joel McNeely

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 15, 2003 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
August 15, 2003
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$45 million
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Walking Shirtless Scene, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, The Muse +9

  • Walking Shirtless Scene
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • The Muse
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Housepet Pig
  • Rough Overalls
  • Pinky Swear
  • Only Known By Her Nickname
  • Cool Big Sis
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • My Parents Are Dead
  • Adopt the Food

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Uptown Girls?"

Questions about Uptown Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Uptown Girls?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaMGM+PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Uptown Girls streams on Prime and MGM+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Uptown Girls worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Uptown Girls okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Uptown Girls make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Uptown Girls?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Walking Shirtless Scene, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and The Muse.