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Uptown Girls (2003)

โ€œThey're about to teach each other how to act their age.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 1,233 votes 1h 32m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#40 of 156 films from 2003 #679 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Boaz Yakin ยท Written by Allison Jacobs, Julia Dahl, Mo Ogrodnik, Lisa Davidowitz

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Overview

Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny to Ray - the precocious, oft-ignored daughter of a music executive - she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.

Cast

Brittany Murphyas Molly Gunn
Dakota Fanningas Ray Schleine
Marley Sheltonas Ingrid
Donald Faisonas Huey
Jesse Spenceras Neal
Austin Pendletonas Mr. McConkey
Heather Locklearas Roma Schleine
Will Toaleas Briefs Model
Marceline Hugotas Nurse
Pell Jamesas Julie
Quddusas Party Guy
Russell Steinbergas Party Guy
Fisher Stevensas Fisher Stevens
Susanna Frazeras Ballet Teacher

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 2003
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$44,617,342 (2.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0263757

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Questions

How long is Uptown Girls?
Uptown Girls runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Uptown Girls worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,233 votes, which places it #40 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 75%) and #679 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Uptown Girls?
Uptown Girls was directed by Boaz Yakin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Remember the Titans (2000), Max (2015), Safe (2012).
Who stars in Uptown Girls?
Brittany Murphy as Molly Gunn; Dakota Fanning as Ray Schleine; Marley Shelton as Ingrid; Donald Faison as Huey; Jesse Spencer as Neal; Austin Pendleton as Mr. McConkey.
What is Uptown Girls rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Uptown Girls?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/13795.

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