Gregory's Girl
Seen it?1980 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Forsyth
- John Gordon SinclairGregory
- Dee HepburnDorothy
- Clare GroganSusan
- Jake D'ArcyPhil Menzies
- Chic MurrayHeadmaster
- Alex NortonAlec
- John BettAlistair
- Dave AndersonGregory's Dad
- Robert BuchananAndy
- Alan LoveEric