Uptown Girls
“They're about to teach each other how to act their age.”
Synopsis
Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny to Ray - the precocious, oft-ignored daughter of a music executive - she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.
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Top Cast
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Brittany Murphy
Molly Gunn
Dakota Fanning
Ray Schleine
Marley Shelton
Ingrid
Donald Faison
Huey
Jesse Spencer
Neal
Austin Pendleton
Mr. McConkey
Heather Locklear
Roma Schleine
Will Toale
Briefs Model
Marceline Hugot
Nurse
Pell James
Julie
Quddus
Party Guy
Russell Steinberg
Party Guy
Fisher Stevens
Fisher Stevens
Susanna Frazer
Ballet Teacher
Wynter Kullman
Holly
Amy Korb
Kelli
Geraldine Bartlett
Woman
Mark McGrath
Rock Star
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.23x
+$24.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boaz Yakin
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Dahl, Mo Ogrodnik, Lisa Davidowitz
- Original Score
- Joel McNeely
- Original Title
- Uptown Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.6M
- Production Studios
- GreeneStreet Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boaz Yakin
Julia Dahl, Mo Ogrodnik, Lisa Davidowitz, Allison Jacobs
Joel McNeely
Michael Ballhaus
David Ray
Fisher Stevens, Boaz Yakin, John Penotti, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Allison Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Boaz Yakin
Director
Julia Dahl
Screenplay
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Joel McNeely
Original Music Composer
Sarah Edwards
Costume Design
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Mo Ogrodnik
Screenplay
David Ray
Editor
John Penotti
Producer
Kalina Ivanov
Production Design
Lisa Davidowitz
Screenplay
Allison Jacobs
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uptown Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uptown Girls about?
Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny to Ray - the precocious, oft-ignored daughter of a music executive - she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.
Who directed Uptown Girls?
Uptown Girls was directed by Boaz Yakin.
Who stars in Uptown Girls?
The principal cast of Uptown Girls includes Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Marley Shelton, Donald Faison, Jesse Spencer.
When was Uptown Girls released and how long is it?
Uptown Girls was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Uptown Girls?
Uptown Girls had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $44.6M at the worldwide box office (2.23 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Uptown Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Uptown Girls was composed by Joel McNeely.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uptown Girls?
Uptown Girls holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).