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The Good Girl

Seen it?

2002 | 93 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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. If you loved Lolita, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $17 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 119K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Miguel Arteta

  • Jennifer AnistonJustine Last
  • Zooey DeschanelCheryl
  • Jake GyllenhaalHolden Worther
  • John Carroll LynchJack Field, Your Store Manager
  • Tim Blake NelsonBubba
  • John C. ReillyPhil Last
  • Deborah RushGwen Jackson
  • Mike WhiteCorny
  • John DoeMr. Worther
  • Roxanne HartMrs. Worther