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The Goodbye Girl

PG19771h 51mHerbert Ross
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 64
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"Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again."

After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.

ComedyDramaRomance
Ballet DancerTheater PlayFamily AbandonmentSingle MotherPrecocious ChildManhattan, New York CityAspiring Actor

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Goodbye Girl (1977) about?

After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.

Who stars in The Goodbye Girl?

The Goodbye Girl stars Richard Dreyfuss (Elliot Garfield), Marsha Mason (Paula McFadden), Quinn Cummings (Lucy McFadden), Paul Benedict (Mark), Barbara Rhoades (Donna). The film was directed by Herbert Ross.

How long is The Goodbye Girl?

The Goodbye Girl has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated PG.

Is The Goodbye Girl worth watching?

The Goodbye Girl holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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