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The Good Girl (2002)

โ€œIt's her last best chance... is she going to take it?โ€

6.2/10 ยท 702 votes 1h 33m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#100 of 154 films from 2002 #2007 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Miguel Arteta ยท Written by Mike White

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Overview

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

Cast

Jennifer Anistonas Justine Last
John C. Reillyas Phil Last
Jake Gyllenhaalas Holden Worther
Zooey Deschanelas Cheryl
Deborah Rushas Gwen Jackson
Mike Whiteas Corny
John Carroll Lynchas Jack Field, Your Store Manager
Tim Blake Nelsonas Bubba
John Doeas Mr. Worther
Roxanne Hartas Mrs. Worther
Aimee Garciaas Nurse
Annie O'Donnellas Haggard Woman
Jon Shereas Lester
Alice Amteras Big Haired Woman

Facts

Release dateAugust 7, 2002
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$16,900,000 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0279113

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Questions

How long is The Good Girl?
The Good Girl runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is The Good Girl worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 702 votes, which places it #100 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 36%) and #2007 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Good Girl?
The Good Girl was directed by Miguel Arteta. Other well-rated titles by the same director: YES DAY (2021), Like a Boss (2020), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014).
Who stars in The Good Girl?
Jennifer Aniston as Justine Last; John C. Reilly as Phil Last; Jake Gyllenhaal as Holden Worther; Zooey Deschanel as Cheryl; Deborah Rush as Gwen Jackson; Mike White as Corny.
What is The Good Girl rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Good Girl?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12199.

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