The Girl Next Door (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, The Girl Next Door is a comedy and romance film directed by Luke Greenfield, running about 110 minutes. “Matt never saw her coming... but all his friends had!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
Who’s in it. The Girl Next Door stars Emile Hirsch as Matthew Kidman, Elisha Cuthbert as Danielle, Timothy Olyphant as Kelly and James Remar as Hugo Posh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Girl Next Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Next Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Next Door (2004)?
- In US, The Girl Next Door is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl Next Door worth watching?
- The Girl Next Door 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 The Girl Next Door?
- The Girl Next Door stars Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar and Christopher Rodriguez Marquette.
- When was The Girl Next Door released?
- The Girl Next Door was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.