Beautiful Girls

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Beautiful Girls

R

1996

1h 52m

Drama

Romance

Comedy

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An all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton), Tommy (Matt Dillon), and Paul may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman, Rosie O'Donnell, Lauren Holly, and Mira Sorvino -- the beautiful girls who've turned their lives upside down!

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Critics Consensus

A warm, thoughtful dramedy about male insecurity, Beautiful Girls is buoyed by an excellent cast - particularly Natalie Portman in a stunning early role.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Jun 15, 2022

Beautiful Girls would have us believe being a guy is hard, confusing, nay, downright torturous.

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Darren Bignell

Empire Magazine

Aug 20, 2010

4/5

This film really succeeds with its warm treatment of ordinary hang-ups -- no life-shattering revelations or pain repressed since childhood, just the genuine, everyday trials of life.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

Nov 27, 2009

Beautiful Girls is always in touch with reality but never drowned in it.

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Christian Toto

HollywoodInToto.com

Apr 21, 2024

3.5/4

The 1996 dramedy shows how woke guardrails cripple Hollywood screenwriters.

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Sep 1, 2022

B

Consistently smart and funny — sharply written and well-acted, with an authentic Bay State fatalism underlying every scene.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Feb 17, 2021

4/5

...the kind of salty, self-aware movie that nobody seems to make these days...

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Mackenzie A

@Mackenz Aug 10, 2026

Beautiful Girls feels like a song you loved at twenty that somehow sounds sadder and better at forty. Timothy Hutton and this beautifully messy ensemble capture that strange crossroads where old friendships, old dreams, and new doubts all collide. Funny, tender, and a little bruised, it’s a movie about growing up without ever quite feeling grown up.

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tim G

@timg8747 Jun 24, 2026

i was rather disapointed with beautiful girls it was like watching a bad epiosde of friends with a bad choice of male actors expect timothy hutton and i did not lauren holly in his eithier both matthew perry and matt leblanc could of done betters

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Jun 1, 2026

Beautiful Girls is another great comedy-romantic film from the 90s. It has a relaxed, thoughtful feel that makes it easy to get into, and it captures small-town life in a way that feels warm, honest, and memorable. What makes it work so well is the mix of humor and emotion. The dialogue feels natural, the characters are believable, and the movie has a charm that makes even the quieter moments enjoyable. It never feels forced or overly polished. There is also a nice sense of nostalgia running through the whole film, which gives it extra personality. It feels like the kind of movie that understands everyday life without trying too hard to impress. Overall, Beautiful Girls is a very enjoyable 90s romantic comedy with strong atmosphere and good heart. I’d give it an 8/10.

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Jason H

@RT50328122 May 30, 2026

An insecure grown "man", who is engaged, develops a crush on a well under 18 year old girl. Gross.

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Yuri B.

@RyuBlack May 9, 2026

Just a gem of a film... every actor & actress was on point... this is one of those movies that has replay value.

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Costantino D.

@CosMovies Apr 29, 2026

Even after 30years, this movies shines and better than 99% of movies released today.

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Synopsis

An all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton), Tommy (Matt Dillon), and Paul may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman, Rosie O'Donnell, Lauren Holly, and Mira Sorvino -- the beautiful girls who've turned their lives upside down!

Director: Ted Demme
Producer: Cary Woods
Screenwriter: Scott Rosenberg
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films, Woods Entertainment
Rating: R (Strong Language|Nude Pin-Ups)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 9, 1996, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 1996
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.6M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Stereo, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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