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The Girl Next Door

1987Movie1 h 35 min

58

DecentGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, romantic drama movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Middle-aged married journalist goes to the beach resort of Búzios, in Brazil, to write a book. Gradually, he falls in love with his neighbor's daughter, a beautiful teenager much younger than he, ignoring the social implications.

Feels like

Brazilian Erotic Drama
Age Gap Relationship
Psychological Complexity
Forbidden Attraction
Social Taboos
Intense Character Study
Melancholic Tone
Provocative Narrative

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by: Elisa Tolomelli, Alberto Salvá
Written by: Elisa Tolomelli, Alberto Salvá
Produced by: Elisa Tolomelli
Music by: Antônio Carlos Jobim

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Facts

January 1, 1987 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released: January 1, 1987
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: Portuguese
Made in: Brazil

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Girl Next Door worth watching?"

Questions about The Girl Next Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Girl Next Door worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6).

Is The Girl Next Door good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Will I feel good after watching The Girl Next Door?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Girl Next Door in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.