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6.2 / 10(702 votes)IMDbR20021h 33m$16.9M Worldwide GrossNetherlands, Germany, United States of America

The Good Girl

“It's her last best chance... is she going to take it?”

Synopsis

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

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

The Good Girl - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Sundance Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 7, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

December 16, 2004

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.11x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$16.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.11x

+$8.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $16.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Miguel Arteta
Screenplay & Story
Mike White
Original Score
Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, James O'Brien, Mark Orton
Original Title
The Good Girl
Country of Origin
Netherlands, Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$16.9M
Production Studios
Hungry Eye Lowland Pictures, Myriad Pictures, In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Miguel Arteta

Screenplay & Story

Mike White

Original Score & Music

Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, James O'Brien, Mark Orton

Director of Photography

Enrique Chediak

Film Editing

Jeff Betancourt

Producers

Carol Baum, Matthew Greenfield, Philip von Alvensleben, Kirk D'Amico

Department Leadership Roster

Miguel Arteta

Miguel Arteta

Director

Tony Maxwell

Original Music Composer

Matthew Greenfield

Producer

Enrique Chediak

Enrique Chediak

Director of Photography

Joey Waronker

Joey Waronker

Original Music Composer

James O'Brien

Original Music Composer

Jeff Betancourt

Jeff Betancourt

Editor

Mark Orton

Mark Orton

Original Music Composer

Nancy Steiner

Nancy Steiner

Costume Design

Daniel Bradford

Production Design

Mike White

Mike White

Writer

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

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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 The Good Girl.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Girl

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

What is The Good Girl about?

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.

Who directed The Good Girl?

The Good Girl was directed by Miguel Arteta.

Who stars in The Good Girl?

The principal cast of The Good Girl includes Jennifer Aniston, Zooey Deschanel, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Carroll Lynch, Tim Blake Nelson.

When was The Good Girl released and how long is it?

The Good Girl was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Good Girl?

The Good Girl had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $16.9M at the worldwide box office (2.11 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for The Good Girl?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Girl was composed by Tony Maxwell, Joey Waronker, James O'Brien, Mark Orton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Girl?

The Good Girl holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).