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My Girl

1991·Movie·PG·103 min·★ 7.4(2,367)

“When your Dad's an undertaker, your Mom's in heaven, and your Grandma's got a screw loose...it's good to have a friend who understands you. Even if he is a boy.”

Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...

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Where to watch My Girl in United States

Can I watch My Girl in United States? My Girl isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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CanadaCrave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaSony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, SBS On Demand, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanySony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
France—Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, Sony Pictures Core Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About My Girl

My Girl is a 1991 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Howard Zieff. The cast is led by Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Aykroyd. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 2400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

My Girl was produced by Columbia Pictures and Imagine Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 1991, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $59 million worldwide.

Director
Howard Zieff
Writers
Laurice Elehwany
Release date
November 21, 1991
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$59 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
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My Girl cast & crew

My Girl was directed by Howard Zieff and written by Laurice Elehwany.

The cast features Anna Chlumsky as Vada Sultenfuss, Macaulay Culkin as Thomas J. Sennett, Dan Aykroyd as Harry Sultenfuss, Jamie Lee Curtis as Shelly DeVoto, Richard Masur as Phil Sultenfuss, and Griffin Dunne as Mr. Jake Bixler.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Paul Elliott, and it was produced by Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. and David T. Friendly.

Is My Girl worth watching?

My Girl holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,367 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, My Girl is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch My Girl

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Cast of My Girl

Anna Chlumsky

Anna Chlumsky

Vada Sultenfuss

Macaulay Culkin

Macaulay Culkin

Thomas J. Sennett

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Harry Sultenfuss

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Shelly DeVoto

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Phil Sultenfuss

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Mr. Jake Bixler

Ann Nelson

Ann Nelson

Gramoo Sultenfuss

Peter Michael Goetz

Peter Michael Goetz

Dr. Welty

Jane Hallaren

Jane Hallaren

Nurse Randall

Anthony R. Jones

Anthony R. Jones

Arthur

Tom Villard

Tom Villard

Justin

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Lara Steinick

Ronda

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My Girl — FAQs

▸Where can I watch My Girl in United States?

My Girl is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

▸What language is My Girl in?

My Girl is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is My Girl?

My Girl runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

▸What is My Girl rated?

My Girl is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,367 ratings.

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