Pretty Woman

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Pretty Woman

R

1990

1h 54m

Romance

Comedy

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A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

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Critics Consensus

Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film's slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Nov 17, 2023

This is a textbook example of how perfect casting can elevate a film beyond the limitations of its premise and plot.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Dec 7, 2022

The intelligence and wit of this glass-slipper heart-of-gold fantasy are shocking too, but hell hath no part of the surprise.

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Feb 5, 2019

[T]here's nothing light about this movie's comic touch.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Mar 23, 2026

4.5/5

Pretty Woman endures not just as a romantic comedy, but as a snapshot of Hollywood at its glossy, larger-than-life best.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Feb 16, 2026

5/10

It's presented as a romantic comedy that boasts undeniable chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, but overall, I find it somewhat boring and superficial in its modern fairy tale. [Full review in Spanish]

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Mar 23, 2025

Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins.

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Tristan W

@twallcreative 2 days ago

A lot of fun, with breakout performances in a dynamic that I didn’t anticipate to love so much. I see why this has become a classic

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Makayla G

@makattacklovesmovies Aug 26, 2026

One of the best romances of all time. Unconventional, iconic story with masterful execution and perfect casting. I yearn for more romance movies like Pretty Woman in the 2020s.

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@being3466 Aug 22, 2026

One of my favorites

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Ivy R

@RubyWoo Aug 18, 2026

Great cozy movie. Julia and Richard are fantastically paired in this.

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Christian K

@ckacar Jul 31, 2026

A pretty stellar romantic comedy with its design and characters. Anytime Julia pulls out the massive hair look is just wow

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Fabio Z

@RT91324124 Jul 28, 2026

Discount Cinderella. Hollywood at its worst.

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Synopsis

A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Director: Garry Marshall
Producer: Nancy Gross, Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: J.F. Lawton
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $178.4M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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