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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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins.

Mar 23, 2025

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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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Audience Member

The only good sex worker movie you’ll probably ever see. Completely timeless and charming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Diana J

Why are they trying to glamorize prostitution? Prostitution has a lot of abused women in this profession. It bothers me that some young girls watch this and think it is an acceptable life. Now Hollywood is pushing another movie that glamorizes prostitution. Anora.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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CT 8

So we’re supposed to believe a tall, handsome, successful businessman who could have any woman he wants just so happens to falls in love with a 304 with a chip on her shoulder who makes a living on her back? This isn’t a comedy…it’s pure Hollywood fantasy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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jolin t

i understand why this was a good movie for the time it was made, but it seriously did not age well. the entire message was weird and the relationship was completely toxic but portrayed as a serious, unironic romance.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Adam K

always a classic to watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Tom F

I was surprised to enjoy my 2024 rewatch so much. A watchable depiction of the raw villainy of private equity, the humanity of sex work, and the mystery of human connection.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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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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