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All the Real Girls

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2003 | 108 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In a sleepy little mill town in North Carolina, Paul is the town Romeo. But when his best friend's sister returns home from boarding school, he finds himself falling for her innocent charm. In spite of her lack of experience and the violent protests of her brother, the two find themselves in a sweet, dreamy and all-consuming love.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 49K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Gordon Green

  • Paul SchneiderPaul
  • Zooey DeschanelNoel
  • Shea WhighamTip
  • Danny McBrideBust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)
  • Maurice CompteBo
  • Heather McCombMary-Margaret
  • Benjamin MoutonUncle Leland
  • John KirklandJustin
  • James Marshall CaseJudge Harvey
  • Patricia ClarksonElvira