The Goodbye Girl
“Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again.”
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.
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The Goodbye Girl (1977) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Elliot Garfield
Marsha Mason
Paula McFadden
Quinn Cummings
Lucy McFadden
Paul Benedict
Mark
Barbara Rhoades
Donna
Theresa Merritt
Mrs. Crosby
Michael Shawn
Ronnie
Patricia Pearcy
Rhonda
Gene Castle
Assistant Choreographer
Marilyn Sokol
Linda
Anita Dangler
Mrs. Morganweiss
Victoria Boothby
Mrs. Bodine
Robert Costanzo
Liquor Store Salesman
Pancho González
Mugger
Jose Machado
Mugger
Hubert Kelly
Mugger
Dana Laurita
Cynthia
David S. Cass Sr.
Drunk
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$102M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Simon
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Goodbye Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $102M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Neil Simon
Dave Grusin
David M. Walsh
John F. Burnett
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Stark
Producer
Albert Brenner
Production Design
John F. Burnett
Editor
Herbert Ross
Director
Ann Roth
Costume Design
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Neil Simon
Writer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goodbye Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Goodbye Girl about?
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.
Who directed The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Goodbye Girl?
The principal cast of The Goodbye Girl includes Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, Paul Benedict, Barbara Rhoades.
When was The Goodbye Girl released and how long is it?
The Goodbye Girl was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did The Goodbye Girl make at the box office?
The Goodbye Girl grossed $102M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Goodbye Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goodbye Girl was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).