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The Girl Next Door (2004)

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Reviews Counted:64

Fresh:30

Rotten:34

Average Rating:3.9/10

Consensus: The movie borrows heavily from Risky Business, though Hirsch and Cuthbert are appealing leads.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for strong sexual content, language and some drug/alcohol use

Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Apr 9, 2004 Wide

Box Office: $14,544,008

Synopsis: In the tradition of RISKY BUSINESS and AMERICAN PIE comes THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, a sex-soaked teen comedy that actually has a heart. High school graduation is nearing for senior class president Matt... In the tradition of RISKY BUSINESS and AMERICAN PIE comes THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, a sex-soaked teen comedy that actually has a heart. High school graduation is nearing for senior class president Matt Kidman (Emile Hirsch), who has been more concerned with getting into college than partying. But all that changes one night when the gorgeous Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) arrives next door. Engaging, funny, and wild, Danielle is Matt's dream girl come to life, and it appears that she likes him back. But before the two can consummate their relationship, his porn-obsessed friend Eli (Chris Marquette) reveals a shocking secret: Danielle's a porn star! When her wacky producer, Kelly (Timothy Olyphant), shows up to take her back to "work," Matt's life really begins to spiral out of control. All the while, he must continue to rehearse an incredibly important speech that will hopefully earn him a major scholarship. But, most importantly, Matt must win the heart of Danielle once and for all. Directed with irreverent yet good-natured sincerity by Luke Greenfield, with an all-star soundtrack (Marvin Gaye, Elliott Smith), THE GIRL NEXT DOOR has a breezy charm that might surprise some viewers. This is due in large part to Hirsch and Cuthbert, who deliver assured and engaging performances that help to sweeten the profane proceedings. [More]

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar

Starring: Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Christopher George Marquette, Paul Dano, Timothy Bottoms, Donna Bullock

Director: Luke Greenfield

Director: Luke Greenfield
Screenwriter: Brent Goldberg, Stuart Blumberg, David Wagner
Producer: Charles Gordon, Harry Gittes, Marc Sternberg
Composer: Paul Haslinger
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Hirsch and Cuthbert are fantastic in their roles, and the script is fast-paced and edgy.

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...tries to be a sweet message picture, but what it really wants to do is tantalize, tease, and taunt with sexual innuendos and implied or simulated sex.

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