The Girl Next Door

Name: The Girl Next Door
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: April 9, 2004
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch

2004

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Mixed or average reviews based on 32 Critics

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THE GIRL NEXT DOOR

Movie Details & Credits

Unrated

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: April 9, 2004

Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch

Summary: Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Hirsch) is a straight-arrow over-achiever who has never really lived life, until he falls for his new neighbor, the beautiful and seemingly innocent Danielle (Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers this perfect "girl next door" is a one-time porn star, his sheltered existence begins to spin out of control.Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Hirsch) is a straight-arrow over-achiever who has never really lived life, until he falls for his new neighbor, the beautiful and seemingly innocent Danielle (Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers this perfect "girl next door" is a one-time porn star, his sheltered existence begins to spin out of control. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Director: Luke Greenfield

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: Unrated

Runtime: 108 min

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16	#16 Most Shared Movie of 2004

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ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Builds up enough good will during its successful first half that we're willing to forgive some of the strange and disappointing convolutions the plot takes us through during the final 45 minutes. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Sheri Linden

Sharp, vivacious comedy. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - M. E. Russell

A pleasant surprise. It's not without its problems, but it's character-driven, funny and, if not dark, then at least a pleasant shade of gray -- with tremendous performances by Hirsch and Olyphant. Read full review

Slate - David Edelstein

The film is seamlessly made, its mood balanced dreamily between sexy-funny and sexy-scary. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Ethan Alter

The film has a certain easygoing charm, choppiness notwithstanding, and delivers several big laughs; if leads Cuthbert and Hirsch were as charismatic as scene-stealing supporting players Olyphant and Marquette, it might have joined the ranks of memorable teen comedies. Read full review

Charlotte Observer - Lawrence Toppman

The Girl Next Door is to "Risky Business" what near-beer is to beer. If you're desperate for a mild buzz, you might make it do. Read full review

Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert

This is a dishonest, quease-inducing "comedy" that had me feeling uneasy and then unclean. Who in the world read this script and thought it was acceptable? Read full review

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User Reviews

Triggern0metry1

Feb 20, 2012

This was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time and it really thought me to treat women with more respect. The characters were really fantastic and Elisha Cuthbert played the role so well. I highly recommend watching this film.

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Bence

Oct 28, 2005

This film is gourgeous!!!! This is in the "must see" category! And Elisha Cuthbert is beautiful.

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Tss5078

Feb 24, 2013

This should be the model by which all other teenage comedies are judged by. This is one of the funniest and coolest movies I have ever seen! It's that old classic tale about the loser kid in school who becomes popular when he stars dating the hot girl who moves in next door...and oh by theThis should be the model by which all other teenage comedies are judged by. This is one of the funniest and coolest movies I have ever seen! It's that old classic tale about the loser kid in school who becomes popular when he stars dating the hot girl who moves in next door...and oh by the way...that girl just happens to be a porn star! Emile Hirsch is amazing in this movie. Not to give anything away, but there is one scene near the end where he's at an awards dinner, he's been looking forward to, that's just classic! Timothy Olyphant is amazing as always, I think he went to the John Malcovich school of how to be the perfect movie villain. I loved this movie and you will too!… Expand

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FinE

Nov 30, 2006

Entertaining if not great. While Elisha Cuthbert does not come off as a true porn star, her charm and acting talents have been underrated. This lady has superb talent and a great future -- cf. 24, etc.

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Aodecim

Jul 30, 2011

Wonderfully entertaining for the average teenager. That's it. Despite big-name stars, I found this gem to be lacking in depth but the comedy was enough to keep me entertained for the duration.

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MovieGuys

Oct 5, 2013

The Girl Next Door is diverting entertainment, keeping your attention for only as long as you want to watch. The final third is relieving, as this movie started turning into a profane, uneasy porno. Thank god for the ending.

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E.Cooper

Mar 22, 2006

Truly one of the worst teen movies ever made.

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