Shopgirl
Seen it?2005 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Mirabelle is a disenchanted salesgirl and aspiring artist who sells gloves and accessories at a department store. She has two men in her life: wealthy divorcée Ray Porter and struggling musician Jeremy. Mirabelle falls in love with the glamorous Ray, and her life takes a magical turn, but eventually she realizes that she must empower herself and make a choice between them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anand Tucker
- Steve MartinRay Porter
- Claire DanesMirabelle
- Jason SchwartzmanJeremy
- Bridgette WilsonLisa Cramer
- Sam BottomsDan Buttersfield
- Frances ConroyCatherine Buttersfield
- Rebecca PidgeonChristie Richards
- Gina DoctorDel Rey
- Samantha SheltonLoki
- Clyde KusatsuMr. Agasa