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Tomboy Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) has good reason to be morbid: her mother died giving birth to her, and her father (Dan Aykroyd) operates a funeral service out of their home. The other kids think she's a freak, and it certainly doesn't help that her best friend, Thomas J. Sennett (Macaulay Culkin), is a boy. To make matters worse, Vada is desperately in love with her English teacher, Mr. Bixler (Griffin Dunne). What's an 11-year-old girl to do?
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    kids and family, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Howard Zieff
  • Producer:
    Brian Grazer
  • Writer:
    Barbara Benedek, Laurice Elehwany
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $60.2M
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    Columbia Pictures Corporation, Imagine Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Anna Chlumsky
Vada Margaret Sultenfuss
Macaulay Culkin
Thomas J. Sennett
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Sultenfuss
Jamie Lee Curtis
Shelly DeVoto
Richard Masur
Phil Sultenfuss
Griffin Dunne
Mr. Jake Bixler
Ann Nelson
Gramoo Sultenfuss
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Welty
Jane Hallaren
Nurse Randall
Anthony R. Jones
Arthur
Howard Zieff
Director
Brian Grazer
Producer
David T. Friendly
Executive Producer
Joseph M. Caracciolo
Executive Producer
Barbara Benedek
Screenwriter
Laurice Elehwany
Screenwriter
Paul Elliott
Cinematographer
James Newton Howard
Original Music
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Film Editor
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
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Audience Reviews for My Girl

  • Nov 30, 2017
    Above average coming of age film featuring a good cast, and two terrific child actors at the perfect ages for these roles. This is probably Culkin's best role because it's understated. He's very good in Jacob's Ladder too. Yes, this movie is a little contrived and sappy, but most tearjerkers are. This movie has enough charm, decent acting and a nice early 70's period feel to it. Overall, not a bad film. Much better than the totally unnecessary sequel.
    Mark H Super Reviewer
  • May 07, 2014
    Coming of age tale which evoked an emotional response. Job done! Bonus's being the presence of Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis & Macaulay Culkin.
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  • Mar 21, 2013
    An emotional and powerful tale for kids about tackling grief. The "Man in the Moon" poem I won't forget.
    Max G Super Reviewer
  • Aug 19, 2012
    A funny and touching motion picture about family, growing up and friendship that can surely touch its audience of all ages.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
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