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New Waterford Girl

Seen it?

1999 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
Right up the alley of people who love a good growing-up story and anyone looking to switch off and smile. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Sits nicely alongside Eighth Grade or Harold and Maude.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

A gifted teenager, dreaming of life beyond her small town, becomes inspired when a 15-year-old girl from New York moves in next door.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $774K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Allan Moyle

  • Liane BalabanMoonie Pottie
  • Tara Spencer-NairnLou Benzoa
  • Mary WalshCookie Pottie
  • Nicholas CampbellFrancis Pottie
  • Cathy MoriartyMidge Benzoa
  • Andrew McCarthyCecil Sweeney
  • Cassie MacDonaldDarlene Pottie
  • Mark McKinneyDoctor Hogan
  • Darren Keay
  • Kevin Curran