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The Girl in the Café

2005Movie1 h 34 min

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A melancholic, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.

Feels like

  • Political Intrigue
  • G8 Summit
  • Lonely Civil Servant
  • Unexpected Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Dialogue-Heavy
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Social Commentary
  • European Film

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
David Yates
Written by
Richard Curtis
Produced by
Hilary Bevan Jones
Music by
Nicholas Hooper

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Facts

June 25, 2005 · 1 h 34 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
June 25, 2005
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Girl in the Café worth watching?"

Questions about The Girl in the Café

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Girl in the Café worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4).

Will The Girl in the Café make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Girl in the Café good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.