The Girl who Came Gift Wrapped
Seen it?1974 | 74 min | Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and fans of a well-timed joke. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 14 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
So how can a swinging bachelor learn a lesson about love? As magazine publisher Michael Green celebrates his big 4-0, he finds a bikini-clad Sandy Benson wrapped in a big bow as a birthday present supposedly courtesy of his drinking buddies. After trading barbs with the former beauty pageant winner, they find they have an attraction of sorts and she sticks around. Romance abounds as this country girl goes looking for romance in the big city in a typical television romantic comedy fashion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Bilson
- Karen ValentineSandy Benson
- Richard LongMichael Green
- Tom BosleyHarold
- Farrah FawcettPatti
- Dave MaddenStanley
- Reta ShawMiss Markin
- Louise SorelSylvia
- Michael HaynesLarry
- Patti CubbisonCindy
- Shelley MorrisonLouise