The Goodbye Girl 1977

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After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.

Richard Dreyfuss

as Elliot Garfield

Marsha Mason

as Paula McFadden

Quinn Cummings

as Lucy McFadden

Paul Benedict

as Mark

Barbara Rhoades

as Donna

Theresa Merritt

as Mrs. Crosby

Michael Shawn

as Ronnie

Patricia Pearcy

as Rhonda

Gene Castle

as Assistant Choreographer

Marilyn Sokol

as Linda

Director:

Herbert Ross

Writer:

Neil Simon

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1977 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Goodbye Girl

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

as Elliot Garfield

Marsha Mason

as Paula McFadden

Quinn Cummings

as Lucy McFadden

Paul Benedict

as Mark

Barbara Rhoades

as Donna

Theresa Merritt

as Mrs. Crosby

Michael Shawn

as Ronnie

Patricia Pearcy

as Rhonda

Gene Castle

as Assistant Choreographer

Marilyn Sokol

as Linda

Anita Dangler

as Mrs. Morganweiss

Victoria Boothby

as Mrs. Bodine

Robert Costanzo

as Liquor Store Salesman

Pancho González

as Mugger

Jose Machado

as Mugger

Hubert Kelly

as Mugger

Dana Laurita

as Cynthia

Clarence Felder

as Critic

Loyita Chapel

as Strip Club Dancer

Caprice Clark

as Strip Club Dancer

Esther Sutherland

as Strip Club Manager

Kensuke Haga

as Japanese Salesman

Ryohei Kanokogi

as Japanese Salesman

Ruby Holbrook

as Woman in Audience

Kristina Hurrell

as Gretchen

David Matthau

as Furniture Mover

Milt Oberman

as Furniture Mover

Eddie Villery

as Painter

Joseph Carberry

as Strip Club Customer

Eric Uhler

as Strip Club Customer

Raymond J. Barry

as Richard III Cast

Powers Boothe

as Richard III Cast

Tom Everett

as Richard III Cast

Janice Fuller

as Richard III Cast

Munson Hicks

as Richard III Cast

Robert Kerman

as Richard III Cast

Jeanne Lange

as Richard III Cast

Robert Lesser

as Richard III Cast

Fred McCarren

as Richard III Cast

Nicholas Mele

as Richard III Cast

Maureen Moore

as Richard III Cast

Joe Regalbuto

as Richard III Cast

Peter Vogt

as Richard III Cast

Wendy Cutler

as Improvisation Group

Susan Elliot

as Improvisation Group

Andy Goldberg

as Improvisation Group

Nicol Williamson

as Oliver Fry (uncredited)

Paul Willson

as Improvisation Group

Daniel Levins

as Dance Instructor

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