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5.9 / 10(116 votes)IMDbR20031h 48m$549K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

All the Real Girls

“Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces.”

Synopsis

In a sleepy little mill town in North Carolina, Paul is the town Romeo. But when his best friend's sister returns home from boarding school, he finds himself falling for her innocent charm. In spite of her lack of experience and the violent protests of her brother, the two find themselves in a sweet, dreamy and all-consuming love.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

"All The Real Girls" movie trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2006-09-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Cannes Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 14, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.22x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$549K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.22x

-$2M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.5MWorldwide: $549K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Gordon Green
Screenplay & Story
David Gordon Green, Paul Schneider
Original Score
David Wingo, Michael Linnen
Original Title
All the Real Girls
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$2.5M
Worldwide Gross
$549K
Production Studios
Jasmine Productions Inc., Jean Doumanian Productions, Muskat Filmed Properties

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Gordon Green

Screenplay & Story

David Gordon Green, Paul Schneider

Original Score & Music

David Wingo, Michael Linnen

Director of Photography

Tim Orr

Film Editing

Zene Baker, Steven Gonzales

Producers

Jean Doumanian, Lisa Muskat

Department Leadership Roster

David Gordon Green

David Gordon Green

Writer

David Gordon Green

David Gordon Green

Director

Erin Aldridge Orr

Costume Design

Cal Johnson

Cal Johnson

Stunt Coordinator

Richard A. Wright

Production Design

Jean Doumanian

Producer

David Wingo

David Wingo

Original Music Composer

Zene Baker

Zene Baker

Editor

Steven Gonzales

Editor

Michael Linnen

Original Music Composer

Lisa Muskat

Producer

Tim Orr

Tim Orr

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14A
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for All the Real Girls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About All the Real Girls

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is All the Real Girls about?

In a sleepy little mill town in North Carolina, Paul is the town Romeo. But when his best friend's sister returns home from boarding school, he finds himself falling for her innocent charm. In spite of her lack of experience and the violent protests of her brother, the two find themselves in a sweet, dreamy and all-consuming love.

Who directed All the Real Girls?

All the Real Girls was directed by David Gordon Green.

Who stars in All the Real Girls?

The principal cast of All the Real Girls includes Paul Schneider, Zooey Deschanel, Shea Whigham, Danny McBride, Maurice Compte.

When was All the Real Girls released and how long is it?

All the Real Girls was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of All the Real Girls?

All the Real Girls had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $549K at the worldwide box office (0.22 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for All the Real Girls?

The original motion picture soundtrack for All the Real Girls was composed by David Wingo, Michael Linnen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for All the Real Girls?

All the Real Girls holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).