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Pretty Woman

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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) 11/17/2023
This is a textbook example of how perfect casting can elevate a film beyond the limitations of its premise and plot. Go to Full Review Jay Scott Globe and Mail 12/07/2022
The intelligence and wit of this glass-slipper heart-of-gold fantasy are shocking too, but hell hath no part of the surprise. Go to Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 02/05/2019
[T]here's nothing light about this movie's comic touch. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Mar 23
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. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Feb 16
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] Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast 03/23/2025
Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Evan B @RT36720849 4d Absolutely Worth the watch, very good and entertaining. If it wasnt for the amount of sex scenes it be one of my favorite. Obviously I know thats kinda the point but theyre not my cuppa tea in films. See more Ben W @Username618 Mar 28 Remember not enjoying. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 26 The worldwide gross is $463,406,268.00 over a budget of $14,000,000.00. See more Sam X @Sam2316 Jan 26 Classic and timeless. Love it! See more Scorch T @Scorch9 Jan 18 this was just a lot of fun. roberts and gere are both just great here. they both just work off of each other so well. both of their characters are really interesting and really well written. it's just so great seeing the 2 of them grow as the relationship between them evolves. full of funny and memorable moments while also having its deep and serious scenes. does a really great job at talking about this topic. it focuses on self worth and moments of discrimination quite well too. honestly a little ahead of its time in that way. also absolutely adore that final scene. See more Yoosik Ethan O @RT21117456 Jan 12 Finally saw this recently on Disney+. Not bad, a nice quiet journey of these two growing to know each other. Great chemistry with Gere and Roberts, who really steals the show. Not really a plot here, but it’s not the kind that needs one I guess. Pretty good, but Roberts’ best romantic comedy is by far Notting Hill. See more Read all reviews
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Garry Marshall

Director

Richard Gere

Edward Lewis

Julia Roberts

Vivian 'Viv' Ward

Ralph Bellamy

James 'Jim' Morse

Jason Alexander

Philip 'Phil' Stuckey

Laura San Giacomo

Kit De Luca

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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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