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Girlfriends

Seen it?

1978 | 88 min | Drama, Comedy

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Station Agent or Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: People's Choice Award. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Claudia Weill

  • Melanie MayronSusan Weinblatt
  • Eli WallachRabbi Gold
  • Adam CohenBar Mitzvah Boy
  • Anita SkinnerAnne Munroe
  • Jean De BaerTerry
  • Christopher GuestEric
  • Nancy MetteDenise
  • Kenneth McMillanCabbie
  • Bob BalabanMartin
  • Albert RogersHair Dresser