My Girl poster

My Girl( 1991)

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When your Dad's an undertaker, your Mom's in heaven, and your Grandma's got a screw loose...it's good to have a friend who understands you. Even if he is a boy.

Overview

Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...

    Top Billed Cast

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      Anna Chlumsky

      Vada Sultenfuss

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      Macaulay Culkin

      Thomas J. Sennett

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      Dan Aykroyd

      Harry Sultenfuss

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      Jamie Lee Curtis

      Shelly DeVoto

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      Richard Masur

      Phil Sultenfuss

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      Griffin Dunne

      Mr. Jake Bixler

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      Ann Nelson

      Gramoo Sultenfuss

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      Peter Michael Goetz

      Dr. Welty

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      Jane Hallaren

      Nurse Randall

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      Anthony R. Jones

      Arthur

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      Tom Villard

      Justin

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      Lara Steinick

      Ronda

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      Kristian Truelsen

      Charles

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      David Caprita

      Ray

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      Jody Wilson

      Mrs. Hunsaker

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      Linda Perri

      Betty

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      Nancy L. Chlumsky

      Jackie

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      Glenda Chism

      Thomas J.'s Mother

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      Bill Cordell

      Thomas J.'s Father

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      Ray Buktenica

      Danny

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      Shane Obedzinski

      Billy

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      Edgar Allan Poe IV

      Carnival Barker

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      Anthony Giaimo

      Carnival Barker

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    A review by RalphRahal

    7
    Written by RalphRahal on Sat Feb 15 2025
    *My Girl* (1991) is one of those movies that lingers long after the credits roll. At its core, it's a coming-of-age story that beautifully captures childhood innocence, friendship, and the tough lessons that come with growing up. The plot unfolds naturally, taking its time to let you connect with the characters, making the emotional moments hit even harder. It balances lighthearted humor with deeper themes without ever feeling forced, making it more than just a typical family drama. The directing by Howard Zieff keeps everything grounded, allowing the story to breathe and feel real. The cine...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    17000000.00

    Revenue

    59490000.00

    Keywords

    • friendship
    • 1970s
    • beehive
    • remarriage
    • neighbor
    • death
    • writing workshop
    • makeup artist
    • camper
    • cosmetologist
    • death in childbirth
    • tuba
    • funeral parlor
    • childhood crush
    • father daughter relationship