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Uptown Girls

2003 · 92 min · Director: Boaz Yakin

Uptown Girls (2003) is a comedy drama, directed by Boaz Yakin. It stars Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What Uptown Girls Is About

Boaz Yakin's 2003 film follows a woman forced to work after losing the money her father left her. The girl she looks after is more serious than she is. Each changes the other. The film takes its comedy from the reversal of ages; the narrative works grief in both characters at once. Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning lead. It was shot in New York. The tone is kept deliberately light. Who it's for: those who like emotional comedy. Who it's not for: viewers sensitive about losing a parent; the film works it in both characters.

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What is Uptown Girls about?

Boaz Yakin's 2003 film follows a woman forced to work after losing the money her father left her. The girl she looks after is more serious than she is.

Where can I watch Uptown Girls?

Uptown Girls is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Uptown Girls?

Uptown Girls runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).

When did Uptown Girls come out?

Uptown Girls was released in 2003.

Who directed Uptown Girls?

Uptown Girls was directed by Boaz Yakin.

Who stars in Uptown Girls?

Uptown Girls stars Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Marley Shelton, Donald Faison.

What is Uptown Girls's rating?

Uptown Girls holds 6.3/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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