The Girl Next Door (2004)
A high-achieving teenager's carefully mapped future collides with unexpected love, adult-industry secrets, and a crash course in what truly matters.
The Girl Next Door - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Girl Next Door
- Release Year: 2004
- Directed by: Luke Greenfield
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 9, 2004 (Canada - R), April 9, 2004 (United States - R), April 16, 2004 (United Kingdom - 15), November 18, 2004 (Germany - 12), December 29, 2004 (France - 12), August 26, 2004 (Australia - MA 15+), September 24, 2004 (Brazil - 14), April 16, 2004 (Mexico - C), December 3, 2004 (Italy - VM14), August 6, 2004 (Spain - 18), October 8, 2004 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: 家有芳邻 (CN), Naegen neomu ajjilhan geunyeo (KR), Sosedka (RU), 邻家女孩 (SG), Devojka iz susedstva (RS), To korítsi tis diplanís pórtas (GR), Sŭsedka za seks (BG), La Vecina De Al Lado (ES)
- Production Companies: Epsilon Motion Pictures, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Pictures, Daybreak
- Production Countries: Switzerland, United States of America
The Girl Next Door - Plot
Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
The Girl Next Door - Trailer
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Matt never saw her coming... but all his friends had!
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The Girl Next Door - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Luke Greenfield
Main Cast
- Emile Hirsch
- Elisha Cuthbert
- Timothy Olyphant
- Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
- Paul Dano
- James Remar
- Timothy Bottoms
- Donna Bullock
- Jacob Young
- Brian Kolodziej
Writers
- Brent Goldberg
- David Wagner
- Stuart Blumberg
Producers
- Harry Gittes
- Marc Sternberg
- Charles Gordon
The Girl Next Door - FAQs
Where can you stream The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented or purchased on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video. Plex offers it for free with ads.
Is The Girl Next Door based on a true story?
No, The Girl Next Door is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Brent Goldberg, David Wagner, and Stuart Blumberg. The film draws inspiration from the coming-of-age comedy genre and is widely compared in tone to Risky Business (1983).
Who are the main actors in The Girl Next Door?
The film stars Emile Hirsch as Matthew Kidman and Elisha Cuthbert as Danielle. Timothy Olyphant plays the menacing Kelly, while Christopher Marquette and Paul Dano portray Matthew's best friends Eli and Klitz. James Remar and Timothy Bottoms round out the supporting cast.
What is The Girl Next Door about?
The film follows Matthew, an overachieving high schooler, who falls for his new neighbor Danielle. When he discovers she is a former adult film actress, his carefully planned future is thrown into chaos. The story blends romantic comedy with coming-of-age themes as Matthew navigates love, ambition, and identity.
What is the age rating for The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door is rated R in the United States, meaning viewers under 17 require accompanying adult supervision. The rating reflects strong sexual content, language, and some drug use throughout the film. In the UK it received a 15 certificate, and in Germany a 12 rating.
How long is The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes). This is the theatrical cut released in April 2004. An unrated director's cut with additional footage was also released on home video and runs slightly longer than the theatrical version.
Who directed The Girl Next Door?
The Girl Next Door was directed by Luke Greenfield. It was his second feature film following The Animal (2002). Greenfield brought a tone that critics frequently compared to Risky Business, blending raunchy comedy with a surprisingly earnest romantic and coming-of-age story at its core.
What movies are similar to The Girl Next Door?
If you enjoyed The Girl Next Door, you might also like Dazed and Confused (1993), Clueless (1995), EuroTrip (2004), and She's the Man (2006). These films share a similar blend of teenage comedy, romance, and coming-of-age energy that fans of the film tend to appreciate.
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