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Uptown Girls
2003 92 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.6
Comedy, Drama
Director: Boaz Yakin
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Description
Molly Gunn, the freewheeling daughter of a deceased rock legend, is forced to get a job when her manager steals her money. As nanny to Ray - the precocious, oft-ignored daughter of a music executive - she learns what it means to be an adult while teaching Ray how to be a child.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$37.18M
Worldwide:
$44.62M
Starring
Brittany Murphy
Actor
Dakota Fanning
Actor
Heather Locklear
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Uptown Girls is widely regarded as a touching and sincere dramedy that balances lighthearted comedy with poignant, emotional moments. While critics initially dismissed it, audiences generally praise the chemistry between the leads and the film's exploration of friendship, grief, and maturity.
| Acting | Brittany Murphy delivers a radiant, multifaceted performance that anchors the film’s shift from carefree comedy to genuine drama. | |
| Acting | Dakota Fanning showcases impressive range, effectively portraying a child forced to adopt an adult’s serious and guarded demeanor. | |
| Screenplay | The script succeeds by creating a resonant, mutually transformative relationship between two characters who are polar opposites in their outlook on life. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are divided on the film's structure: some enjoy the seamless blend of humor and emotional depth, while others find the narrative trajectory predictable or shallow. |