Pretty Woman

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Pretty Woman

R

Released Mar 23, 1990

1h 54m

Romance

Comedy

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A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

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Critics Consensus

Pretty Woman may be a yuppie fantasy, but the film's slick comedy, soundtrack, and casting can overcome misgivings.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

This is a textbook example of how perfect casting can elevate a film beyond the limitations of its premise and plot.

Nov 17, 2023

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

The intelligence and wit of this glass-slipper heart-of-gold fantasy are shocking too, but hell hath no part of the surprise.

Dec 7, 2022

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

[T]here's nothing light about this movie's comic touch.

Feb 5, 2019

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

The impersonal direction is Garry Marshall's, whose work here amounts to a glistening mixture of sleaze and misogynist clichés.

Rated: 0.5/4

May 9, 2023

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Zita Short

InSession Film

It fits into the romance genre but it has some disgusting ideas to impart about what you can get out of a relationship and how men and women view each other. It’s misogynistic in its treatment of female characters who are not Ward...

Feb 7, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Pretty Woman is a fable, but Julia Roberts is fabulous. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 16, 2022

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Thimo R

Some wholesome scenes with the real 80s feel. The acting makes this film feel top-notch even though the plot might not be. The script also leaves some things to be desired.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Audience Member

It's a perfect film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Chloe _

ICONIC. I quote lines from this film like genuinely every day. It's just so funny and well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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Wendel L

Direção: Ok Atuação: Bom Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Ok Soundtrack: Bom

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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C G

One thing I’ll never get tired of is this movie. It was the spark that ignited my journey to becoming a writer. I was introduced to it by my mother and aunts when I was just seven years old. (Yes, I know—what’s a kid doing watching this? But I watched everything!) This movie made me want to fall in love, even if it portrayed love in a complicated way. There’s something about it that every woman can relate to—everyone wanted to be her, even if they wouldn't make all the same choices. When I later learned about the movie's backstory and its writer, J.F. Lawton, the film become even more meaning for me. Vivian, in her own way, is a Disney princess! Disney actually owns the movie through their hidden Company, Touchstone. Originally, the ending was supposed to show Vivian and her friend Kit going to Disney World instead of having her end up with him, but Disney was like no and altered it. Yes, I did my research! For me, this movie has always been an incredible and fun experience to watch, and it continues to be a source of inspiration.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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Horror fan 4

My favorite romantic comedy and the two leading performances were great. Gere and roberts chemistry is amazing. Tim Treakle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Edward Lewis

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Vivian 'Viv' Ward

Ralph Bellamy

James 'Jim' Morse

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Philip 'Phil' Stuckey

Laura San Giacomo

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Synopsis

A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Director: Garry Marshall
Producer: Nancy Gross, Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: J.F. Lawton
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $178.4M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Surround

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