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My Girl

1991 · 103 min · Director: Howard Zieff

My Girl (1991) is a comedy drama, directed by Howard Zieff. It stars Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What My Girl Is About

Howard Zieff's 1991 film follows the daughter of a man who runs a funeral home. She lost her mother at birth. Her only friend is a boy from the neighbourhood. The film builds childhood together with death; the narrative makes a child's effort to make sense of loss its real subject. Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin lead. It was marketed as a family film. The close was a shock for many child viewers. Who it's for: those who like drama about childhood. Who it's not for: small children; the death of a child is treated directly.

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What is My Girl about?

Howard Zieff's 1991 film follows the daughter of a man who runs a funeral home. She lost her mother at birth.

Where can I watch My Girl?

My Girl is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is My Girl?

My Girl runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).

When did My Girl come out?

My Girl was released in 1991.

Who directed My Girl?

My Girl was directed by Howard Zieff.

Who stars in My Girl?

My Girl stars Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis.

What is My Girl's rating?

My Girl holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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