My Girl (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, My Girl is a comedy and drama film directed by Howard Zieff, running about 103 minutes. “When your Dad's an undertaker, your Mom's in heaven, and your Grandma's got a screw loose...it's good to have a friend who understands you. Even if he is a boy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...
Who’s in it. My Girl stars Anna Chlumsky as Vada Sultenfuss, Macaulay Culkin as Thomas J. Sennett, Dan Aykroyd as Harry Sultenfuss and Jamie Lee Curtis as Shelly DeVoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, My Girl has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $59.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Girl (1991)?
- In US, My Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Girl worth watching?
- My Girl holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Girl?
- My Girl stars Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis and Richard Masur.
- When was My Girl released?
- My Girl was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.