The Goodbye Girl
1977, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Goodbye Girl
The Goodbye Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert RossDirector
- Richard DreyfussElliot Garfield
- Marsha MasonPaula McFadden
- Quinn CummingsLucy McFadden
- Paul BenedictMark
- Barbara RhoadesDonna
- Theresa MerrittMrs. Crosby
- Michael ShawnRonnie
- Patricia PearcyRhonda
- Gene CastleAssistant Choreographer
- Marilyn SokolLinda
- Anita DanglerMrs. Morganweiss
- Victoria BoothbyMrs. Bodine
Details
- Released
- 27 November 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Simon
- Box office
- $102M
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The Goodbye Girl: quick answers
Is The Goodbye Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 195 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Goodbye Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Goodbye Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Goodbye Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Goodbye Girl is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Goodbye Girl on?
The Goodbye Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Goodbye Girl?
If you liked The Goodbye Girl, try Author! Author!, Limelight, Is This Thing On?.
Who directed The Goodbye Girl?
The Goodbye Girl (1977) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings.