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Movie Info

Release Date: November 27, 1977
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $0
Revenue: $102,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
77%
Tomatometer
64
64/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.9/10
TMDB
181 votes
7.4/10
IMDb
17,581 votes
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The Goodbye Girl

1977

"Love can surprise you when you least expect it."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La chica del adiós? 🇵🇹 PT: A Garota do Adeus? 🇮🇹 IT: Goodbye amore mio!? 🇷🇴 RO: Adio, dar rămân cu tine! 🇳🇱 NL: Neil Simon's The Goodbye Girl? All international titles (7) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
2 Nominations
4 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1979 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Richard Dreyfuss Winner
1978 Oscars Best Actor Richard Dreyfuss Winner
1978 Oscars Best Actress Marsha Mason Nominated
1978 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Quinn Cummings Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1979 BAFTA Best Leading Actor Richard Dreyfuss
1978 Oscars Best Actor Richard Dreyfuss
Year Festival Category Winner
1978 Oscars Best Actress Marsha Mason
1978 Oscars Best Supporting Actress Quinn Cummings

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $0
Revenue: $102,000,000
Profit $102,000,000

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The Goodbye Girl is directed by Herbert Ross .

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#single mother 38 #manhattan, new york city 18 #theater play 9 #precocious child 8 #aspiring actor 8 #ballet dancer 4 #family abandonment 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Goodbye Girl

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  • Richard Dreyfuss took a unique approach to his role by immersing himself in the life of a struggling actor, often practicing improvisation during rehearsals to enhance the authenticity of his performance.

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  • The film features a memorable scene where Dreyfuss's character performs a monologue in a diner, which was filmed at a real New York City location, showcasing the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

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  • In one scene, a character mentions a play that Dreyfuss's character is involved in, which is a nod to the real-life struggles of many off-Broadway actors trying to gain recognition.

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  • The Goodbye Girl is often considered a precursor to romantic comedies that feature unconventional love stories, influencing later films that explore similar themes of love and personal growth.

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  • During a pivotal scene, a continuity error occurs where the position of a glass on the table changes between shots, which may go unnoticed by viewers.

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  • Herbert Ross, the director, previously collaborated with Richard Dreyfuss on the film 'The Last Detail,' helping to establish a strong working relationship that contributed to the chemistry seen in The Goodbye Girl.

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