The Goodbye Girl(1977)
Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again.
The Goodbye Girl Synopsis
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.
The Goodbye Girl (1977) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, released on November 27, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings and Paul Benedict. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 189 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Ross
- Writers:
- Neil Simon
- Producers:
- Ray Stark
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rastar Productions
- Revenue:
- $102,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Goodbye Girl (1977) Trailer
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The Goodbye Girl Cast & Crew
Main 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
Michael Shawn
as Ronnie
Patricia Pearcy
as Rhonda
- Gene Castle
Gene Castle
as Assistant Choreographer
Marilyn Sokol
as Linda
Anita Dangler
as Mrs. Morganweiss
Victoria Boothby
as Mrs. Bodine
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Neil Simon, produced by Ray Stark.
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The Goodbye Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 189 ratings.
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The Goodbye Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Goodbye Girl online?
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The Goodbye Girl (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Goodbye Girl?
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The main cast of The Goodbye Girl (1977) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, Paul Benedict and Barbara Rhoades. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Goodbye Girl released?
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The Goodbye Girl was released on November 27, 1977 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Goodbye Girl worth watching?
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The Goodbye Girl (1977) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 189 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Goodbye Girl?
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Yes. The official The Goodbye Girl trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.