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Gregory's Girl

1980·Movie
1h 31min·PG
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes95%81%

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Gregory's Girl fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Romance9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

This has to be the match of the day...

A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.
Charming Coming-of-AgeSweet Teen RomanceQuirky CharactersFeel-GoodFamily-FriendlyNostalgicScottish SettingGentle Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Forsyth, Ian Madden, Anne Coulter
Written by:
Bill Forsyth
Produced by:
Clive Parsons, Paddy Higson, Davina Belling
Composed by:
Louis Kramer, Allan Brereton, Cameron Crosby

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Questions about Gregory's Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gregory's Girl legally?

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Gregory's Girl is included with a subscription to MUBI and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Gregory's Girl worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gregory's Girl rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Gregory's Girl?

1 h 31 min

Gregory's Girl runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gregory's Girl?

Critics95
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Gregory's Girl higher (95) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gregory's Girl in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Gregory's Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gregory's Girl in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gregory's Girl use?

Little Known FactsBrick JokeComing of Age StoryAll Guys Want CheerleadersNot a DateThose Two GuysArtistic License – ChemistryCovers Always LieThe CasanovaSupreme ChefSame Language DubAll Men Are Pervertsand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Gregory's Girl, including Little Known Facts, Brick Joke, Coming of Age Story.