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Lars and the Real Girl

2007Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic707.6Rotten Tomatoes81%84%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Story

The search for true love begins outside the box.

Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Indie Drama
  • Community Compassion
  • Psychological Healing
  • Ryan Gosling Performance
  • Quietly Absurd Premise
  • Gentle Social Satire
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Small-Town Americana
  • Delicate Character Study

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Craig Gillespie
Written by
Nancy Oliver
Produced by
John Cameron, Sidney Kimmel, Sarah Aubrey
Music by
David Torn

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Facts

October 12, 2007 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
October 12, 2007
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Allergic to Love, Death of the Hypotenuse, Hates Being Touched +9

  • Allergic to Love
  • Death of the Hypotenuse
  • Hates Being Touched
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Shrinking Violet
  • Maternal Death? Blame the Child!
  • Inspirationally Disadvantaged
  • Companion Cube
  • Flexibility Equals Sex Ability
  • Hollywood Homely
  • Nice Girl
  • Pregnant Badass

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Lars and the Real Girl?"

Questions about Lars and the Real Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lars and the Real Girl?

The RokuHooplaKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Lars and the Real Girl is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Lars and the Real Girl worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70).

Is Lars and the Real Girl okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is Lars and the Real Girl good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lars and the Real Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Lars and the Real Girl a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 94% of its budget.

What tropes does Lars and the Real Girl use?

Allergic to LoveDeath of the HypotenuseHates Being TouchedBittersweet EndingShrinking VioletMaternal Death? Blame the Child!Inspirationally DisadvantagedCompanion CubeFlexibility Equals Sex AbilityHollywood HomelyNice GirlPregnant Badassand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Allergic to Love, Death of the Hypotenuse, and Hates Being Touched.