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The Goodbye Girl

2004Movie1 h 43 min

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European movie part.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Richard Benjamin
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Richard Benjamin, Timothy Marx
Music by
John Frizzell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 16, 2004 · 1 h 43 min · Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Released
January 16, 2004
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It, Deadpan Snarker, Damned by Faint Praise +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Goodbye Girl?"

Questions about The Goodbye Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Goodbye Girl?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Goodbye Girl from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is The Goodbye Girl worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Goodbye Girl okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Goodbye Girl good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Goodbye Girl make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Goodbye Girl use?

In Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItDeadpan SnarkerDamned by Faint PraiseBookendsShout-Out to ShakespeareHangover SensitivityAdorably Precocious ChildEmpathic EnvironmentPrecision F-StrikeMeet CuteStylistic SuckThat Came Out Wrongand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It, Deadpan Snarker, and Damned by Faint Praise.