Lover Girl (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Lover Girl is a comedy and drama film directed by Lisa Addario, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Jake is a 16-year-old girl whose mother left her. She finds her older sister Darlene in L.A., but Darlene turns her away. Darlene's neighbor Marci takes pity on Jake, allowing her to stay over. When Jake discovers that Marci is a manager in a massage parlor, she convinces Marci to hire her.
Who’s in it. Lover Girl stars Tara Subkoff as Jake Ferrari / 'Candy', Sandra Bernhard as Marci Guerra / 'Angel', Kristy Swanson as Darlene Ferrari / 'Sherry' and Loretta Devine as Leticia / 'Coco', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Lover Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lover Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lover Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lover Girl (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lover Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lover Girl worth watching?
- Lover Girl holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lover Girl?
- Lover Girl stars Tara Subkoff, Sandra Bernhard, Kristy Swanson, Loretta Devine and Renée Humphrey.
- When was Lover Girl released?
- Lover Girl was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.