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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   53,246 votes
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Director:
Garry Marshall
Writer (WGA):
J.F. Lawton (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
23 March 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
Who knew it was so much fun to be a hooker? more
Plot:
A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 7 wins & 9 nominations more
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88" of therapy!! more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
$ 3,000 (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality and some language. (director's cut)
Runtime:
119 min | USA:125 min (director's cut)
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Julia Roberts was far from the first choice for the role of Vivian, it went to many successful A-list actresses including "brat pack" member Molly Ringwald (who starred in The Breakfast Club (1985), Sixteen Candles (1984) and Pretty in Pink (1986)) who turned it down because she felt uncomfortable with the content in the script, and did not like the idea of playing a prostitute. She has since stated in several interviews that she regrets turning the role down. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Vivian has Band-Aids on her toes at the polo game, but not when she removes her shoes again at the hotel. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Magician at party: No matter what they say, it's all about money. So let's imagine, ladies, that you're a savings and loan officer. Watch - one, two, three; see, you've got it all, and we've got nothing. You've got all four, take a look.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1991) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
No Explanation more

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23 out of 33 people found the following comment useful:-
88" of therapy!!, 18 November 2001
8/10
Author: m_madhu from chennai, india

"the bad stuff is easier to believe. you ever notice that?" - vivian

ok, so pretty woman is a romantic movie, its cliched, its corny, its sappy. but hey, beyond all that is a special movie with some very special performances. julia roberts as vivian ward is absolutely adorable, one of the most lovable characters of alltime. and those long legs help - like she says - " 88" of therapy for the bargain price of $3000"

the movie has many memorable lines and if you fall in love with the movie you will go back to it again and again. this is easily the best romantic comedy movie of the 90s. though many movies have hence tried to recreate its charm, nothing has quite succeeded to replace this movie as the pinnacle of the genre.

and this ofcourse is high praise from someone who hates the genre. the story ofcourse is very predictable and cinderella like. however this is beautifully told and the on-screen chemistry between the very dashing richard gere and julia roberts is simply sensational. an absolute must for fans of romance, comedy, any kind of light hearted movies or for those who are big fans of julia or richard. watch this movie.

an enjoyable 8!

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Background Melody - How can I find it? indaca
'I've never treated you like a prostitute.' - but she is joewilson70
$300 for the whole night? marcusmitchell
I hired an L.A. prostitute after watching this movie stony5000
Perhaps the worst movie ever cddevine
She looks hot in this movie. noobsaibot1
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