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Girl Play

2004Movie1 h 20 min

39
WeakGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Two women, one love, dozens of stories

Two real-life lesbian actresses meet by chance when they are cast as lovers in a local stage play, and end up actually falling in love. Robin, who is married to her girlfriend for half a dozen years, and Lacie, someone who never had a lasting relationship, are both cast to play lesbian lovers in a Los Angeles stage play. Innocently, the stage director, Gabriel runs the actresses through a series of rehearsals designed to "bring out the intimacy" in each performer. Soon the two women find themselves increasingly and undeniably attracted to each other and overcome with desire. They must ask themselves whether this relationship is manufactured, created for the sake of the "girl play", or is true love.

Feels like

  • Lesbian Romance
  • Authentic Relationship Drama
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Depth
  • Indie Film Aesthetics
  • Self-Discovery
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Forbidden Love
  • Performative vs. Real

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Lee Friedlander

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Facts

July 11, 2004 · 1 h 20 min · Sexual Content

Released
July 11, 2004
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$11,522
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Girl Play?"

Questions about Girl Play

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Girl Play?

In the United States, Girl Play is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Girl Play worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 37).

Is Girl Play good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Girl Play make me laugh?

A touch

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