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Valley Girl

2020·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
60
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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Pop culture, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The awesomest love story ever told.

Set to a new wave '80s soundtrack, Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Valley Girl

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Where can I stream Valley Girl legally?

Valley Girl 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 Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Valley Girl worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Valley Girl rated?

PG-13

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

How long is Valley Girl?

1 h 42 min

Valley Girl runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Valley Girl?

Critics56
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Valley Girl higher (67) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Valley Girl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Valley Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Valley Girl in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Valley Girl use?

Star-Crossed LoversFight SceneStalking is LoveHippie ParentsFood FightThe Bro CodeOpen-Minded ParentGroin AttackInterrupted IntimacyHeroic BSoDForeign QueasineDid You Just Have Sex?and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Valley Girl, including Star-Crossed Lovers, Fight Scene, Stalking is Love.