Gregory's Girl (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Gregory's Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 91 minutes. “This has to be the match of the day” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenage knucklehead Gregory falls hard for Dorothy, a hotshot female player who takes his spot on the boys’ school soccer team. Prodded by the advice of his smart-mouthed 10-year-old sister, Gregory does make his move, but there’s behind the scenes feminine conspiracies en route.
Who’s in it. Gregory's Girl stars John Gordon Sinclair as Gregory, Dee Hepburn as Dorothy, Jake D'Arcy as Phil Menzies and Clare Grogan as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Gregory's Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel and 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 Gregory's Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gregory's Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gregory's Girl (1981)?
- In US, Gregory's Girl is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and 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 Gregory's Girl worth watching?
- Gregory's Girl holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gregory's Girl?
- Gregory's Girl stars John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn, Jake D'Arcy, Clare Grogan and Robert Buchanan.
- When was Gregory's Girl released?
- Gregory's Girl was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.