The Goodbye Girl (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1977, The Goodbye Girl is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 111 minutes. “Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.
Who’s in it. The Goodbye Girl stars Richard Dreyfuss as Elliot Garfield, Marsha Mason as Paula McFadden, Quinn Cummings as Lucy McFadden and Paul Benedict as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Goodbye Girl has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $102M 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 The Goodbye Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goodbye Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goodbye Girl (1977)?
- In US, The Goodbye 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 The Goodbye Girl worth watching?
- The Goodbye Girl holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Goodbye Girl?
- The Goodbye Girl stars Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, Quinn Cummings, Paul Benedict and Barbara Rhoades.
- When was The Goodbye Girl released?
- The Goodbye Girl was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.