The Goodbye Girl
Originally released in 2004. The Goodbye Girl is a comedy/romance film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Jeff Daniels, Patricia Heaton, and Hallie Eisenberg
Synopsis
Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European movie part. He even sublets their (his) New York apartment to Elliot Garfield, who generously lets her stay, even keeping the master bedroom. Pragmatic pre-teen daughter Lucy soon takes to his charm, but Paula remains determined to hate all actors. Despite the stress of a Broadway Shakespeare lead he must play too queer for Frisco, he's determined to snatch romance from ingratitude.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeff Daniels
as Elliot Garfield
Patricia Heaton
as Paula McFadden
Hallie Eisenberg
as Lucy McFadden
Lynda Boyd
as Donna Douglas
Alan Cumming
as Mark Bodine
Richard Benjamin
as Oliver Frey
Emily Holmes
as Rhonda
Sharon Wilkins
as Mrs. Crosby
Zak Santiago
as Dance Class instructor
Marco Soriano
as Ronnie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Television
- Turner Network Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Goodbye Girl about?
Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European movie part. He even sublets their (his) New York...
Who directed The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Goodbye Girl released?
The Goodbye Girl was released on January 16, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Goodbye Girl?
The main cast of The Goodbye Girl includes Jeff Daniels, Patricia Heaton, Hallie Eisenberg, Lynda Boyd, Alan Cumming.