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The Goodbye Girl (2004)
Director: Richard Benjamin
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Patricia Heaton, Hallie Eisenberg, Lynda Boyd
Runtime103 min
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Musical dancer on the way out (at 36) Paula McFadden had it swell with actor Tony DeSanti, but instead of taking her to Hollywood he gets a European movie part. He even sublets their (his) New York apartment to Elliot Garfield, who generously lets her stay, even keeping the master bedroom. Pragmatic pre-teen daughter Lucy soon takes to his charm, but Paula remains determined to hate all actors. Despite the stress of a Broadway Shakespeare lead he must play too queer for Frisco, he's determined to snatch romance from ingratitude.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Goodbye Girl is a well-received 2004 TV movie adaptation of the 1977 film of the same name. Critics generally praised the movie's charming performances and romantic comedy elements, though it has not reached the same iconic status as the original. The film received several Emmy nominations, including a win for leading actor Richard Benjamin, indicating solid audience reception.
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Fans of classic romantic comedies will enjoy this heartwarming 2004 TV movie directed by Richard Benjamin, with standout performances from Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton as two unlikely roommates who learn to open their hearts to love.
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The Goodbye Girl is a 2004 American romantic comedy television film directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Neil Simon, based on Simon's screenplay to the 1977 film. It stars Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton. It aired on TNT on January 16, 2004. Like the original film, it follows an actor who lives in an apartment along with his friend's ex-girlfriend, whom the friend has just abandoned, and her preteen daughter.
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