The Girlfriend Experience (2009)
Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 17min
- Drama
- 08 Jul 2009 (France)
- Movie
A drama set in the days leading up to the 2008 Presidential election, and centered on a high-end Manhattan call girl meeting the challenges of her boyfriend, her clients, and her work.
Director:
Writers:
Stars:
Awards:
- 2 nominations.
- See more »
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Sasha Grey | ... |
Chelsea / Christine
|
|
| Chris Santos | ... |
Chris
|
|
 |
Philip Eytan | ... |
Phillip
|
|
|
Colby Trane | ... |
Waiter
(as T. Colby Trane)
|
| Peter Zizzo | ... |
Zizzo
|
|
| Ron Stein | ... |
Vegas Buddy #1
|
|
|
|
Marshall Gilman | ... |
Vegas Buddy #2
|
|
|
Michael Roberts | ... |
Vegas Buddy #3
|
|
|
Vincent Dellacera | ... |
Chelsea's Driver
|
|
|
Jim Kempner | ... |
Art Gallery Owner
|
|
|
David Levien | ... |
David
|
|
|
Mark Jacobson | ... |
Interviewer
|
|
|
Alan Milstein | ... |
Pete
|
|
|
Sukhdev Singh | ... |
Chris & Chelsea's Super
|
|
|
Ted Jessup | ... |
Chatty 'John'
|
|
|
Stuart Levine | ... |
Sporting Goods Store President
|
|
|
Marvin Stein | ... |
Sporting Goods Store Vice President
|
|
|
Dennis Shields | ... |
Dennis
|
|
|
Steve Klapper | ... |
Web Designer
|
|
|
Glenn Kenny | ... |
The Erotic Connoisseur
|
|
|
Ben Finkelstein | ... |
Accountant
|
| Michael Sugar | ... |
'Sugar'
|
|
|
|
Caitlin Lyon | ... |
Tara
|
| Daniel Algrant | ... |
Dan
(as Dan Algrant)
|
|
|
|
Kenny Blunt | ... |
Ken
|
|
|
Smokey West | ... |
Club H Gym Owner
|
|
|
William Holt | ... |
Hype Gym Owner
|
|
|
Adam Awaiz Yaqub | ... |
Phone Store Salesman
|
|
|
Christina Nadeau | ... |
Chelsea's Girlfriend
|
| Timothy Davis | ... |
Tim
|
|
|
|
Deborah Fineman Bozik | ... |
Yoga Client
|
| Jénel Stevens | ... |
Female Trainer
(as Jenel Stevens)
|
|
|
|
Howard I. Josephs | ... |
Furniture Store Owner
|
|
|
Shakerleg | ... |
Street Drummer
|
| Galya Vidal | ... |
Chelsea's Trainer
|
|
|
|
Erika Parys | ... |
Monte Verde Receptionist
|
|
|
Ken Myers | ... |
Craftsteak Maitre D'
(as Kenneth Myers)
|
|
|
Elon Dershowitz | ... |
Jewelry Store Owner
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| George Aloi | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
|
| Danny Boushebel | ... |
Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
David Cagen | ... |
Taxi driver (uncredited)
|
| Karen Collazzo | ... |
Gym Member (uncredited)
|
|
| Timothy J. Cox | ... |
Businessman (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Maria Diaz | ... |
Business Woman (uncredited)
|
| Daniel Fainman | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Jeff Grossman | ... |
Stock Broker (uncredited)
|
|
|
Adelmo Guidarelli | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
Brooke Herron | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
Cody Hoover | ... |
Street Musician (uncredited)
|
| Edward M. Kelahan | ... |
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
|
|
| Tanda Kerín | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Timothy Knock | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
| Kimberly Magness | ... |
Happy Hour (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Francis Maiorino | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
|
| Tala Marie | ... |
Party Goer (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Ian Christopher Noel | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
|
| Michele Peacock | ... |
Fitness Club Member (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Christopher Peuler | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
| John Prada | ... |
Bar fighter (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Clifford Rivera | ... |
Restaurant Patron #2 (uncredited)
|
|
|
Alyson Rogers | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
|
|
|
Olu Rufen | ... |
Restaurant Guest / Bar Patron (uncredited)
|
| Bridget Storm | ... |
Client (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Emily Turner | ... |
Business Woman (uncredited)
|
|
|
Andre Von Boozier | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
Antoine Von Boozier | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
Paul Weaver | ... |
Dining Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
Eric Whitehead | ... |
Restaurant Waiter (uncredited)
|
Directed by
| Steven Soderbergh | ||
Written by
| David Levien | ... | (written by) & |
| Brian Koppelman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Mark Cuban | ... | executive producer |
| Gregory Jacobs | ... | producer |
| Todd Wagner | ... | producer |
Music by
| Ross Godfrey | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | (as Peter Andrews) |
Film Editing by
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | (as Mary Ann Bernard) |
Editorial Department
| Jason Barnes | ... | first assistant editor |
| Corey Bayes | ... | assistant editor |
| Ralph Costanza | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Nat Jencks | ... | DI editor |
| Amy McGrath | ... | apprentice editor |
| Tim Stipan | ... | supervising digital film colorist |
| Michael P. Whipple | ... | digital intermediate engineer |
| Lee Wimer | ... | color timer |
| Benjamin Sutor | ... | digital intermediate editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Carmen Cuba | ||
Art Direction by
| Carlos Moore | ||
Costume Design by
| Christopher Peterson | ||
Production Management
| David Kirchner | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Robin Le Chanu | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gregory Jacobs | ... | first assistant director |
| Jody Spilkoman | ... | second assistant director |
| Derek Wimble | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| David Cagen | ... | taxi driver |
| Richard Hebrank | ... | construction coordinator |
| Francis Maiorino | ... | leadman |
| Philip Markowitz | ... | art department intern |
| Theo Sena | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| David Betancourt | ... | foley mixer |
| Larry Blake | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Matt Coby | ... | sound editor |
| Dawn Fintor | ... | foley artist |
| Thomas W. Jordan | ... | boom operator |
| Matthew Stark | ... | boom operator |
| Alicia Stevenson | ... | foley artist |
| Billy Theriot | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dennis Towns | ... | production sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Gunter Anderson | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Nat Jencks | ... | visual effects artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gyorgy Darvas | ... | 24 frame playback operator: daily |
| Andrew B. Hansen | ... | best boy electric |
| Steven Meizler | ... | first assistant camera: 'a' camera |
| John Joseph Minardi | ... | key grip: Las Vegas |
| William Newell | ... | gaffer |
| Heather Norton | ... | first assistant camera: 'b' camera (as Heather MacDonald Norton) |
| Jeff Pinette | ... | assistant camera |
| Randy M. Salo | ... | best boy grip |
| Mark Schmidt | ... | b-camera operator |
| Jeremy Schroeder | ... | key grip |
| David Stern | ... | key grip: additional photography |
| Paul Toomey | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Alexis van Kersen Li | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Peter Walts | ... | gaffer: Las Vegas |
Casting Department
| Alexander Barrow | ... | background casting assistant |
| Melissa Braun | ... | background casting associate |
| Grant Wilfley | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy L. Teets | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Evan Gabriele | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ken Lavet | ... | location manager: Las Vegas |
| Christopher Ramirez | ... | location scout: las vegas |
| Robert T. Striem | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Woody Jackson | ... | engineer / musician |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance |
Transportation Department
| Shane Greedy | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jim Kelly | ... | transportation captain |
| John Lalor | ... | driver |
| Rita Lundin | ... | production driver |
| Richard J. Marino | ... | driver |
| Leslie Slaughter | ... | driver: Las Vegas |
Additional Crew
| Joan Altman | ... | production accountant |
| Cheryl Bohlin | ... | craft service |
| Kimberly N. Fajen | ... | production coordinator |
| Holly Kang | ... | assistant: Mr. Soderbergh |
| Brendan Lee | ... | set production assistant |
| Francesca M. Mannix | ... | production secretary |
| Ken Meyer | ... | legal services |
| Elaine Mongeon | ... | assistant: Mr. Jacobs |
| John Sesumi | ... | production assistant |
| Adam Wolenski | ... | assistant accountant |
| Johnson Colby Sheffield | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Fritz Chestnut | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Joe Prieboy | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Magnolia Pictures (presents)
- 2929 Productions (in association with)
- Extension 765 (production)
- HDNet Films
Distributors
- Magnolia Pictures (2009) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cascade Film (2009) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2009) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Revolver Entertainment (2009) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) (2010) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Vértice 360 (2010) (Spain) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2011) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (Thailand)
- Koch Media (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Magnolia Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2009) (France)
- Mongrel Media (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paris Filmes (2009) (Brazil)
- Pinema (2009) (Turkey) (distributor)
- Pony Canyon (2011) (Japan) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2010) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Zon Lusomundo Audiovisuais (2010) (Portugal)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- David Dreishpoon's Gourmet Craft Service (catering)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (extras casting)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Masterwords (cutting continuity)
- Red Digital Cinema (camera equipment provided by)
- Studio Solutions Group (Film Rights Acquisition)
- Swelltone Labs (post-production sound services)
- Tribeca Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Chelsea (Sasha Grey) is a $2,000-an-hour call girl in Manhattan, offering a 'girlfriend experience': she'll dress with the client in mind, go to dinner and a movie, listen attentively to talk about work and finances, and she'll provide sex. It's October, 2008: a presidential election nears and the economy is in free fall. She has a boyfriend, Chris (Chris Santos), who's a personal trainer. We are shown five non-consecutive days in Chelsea's life. She's working on her Web page, talking to image consultants, and being interviewed by a reporter. She asks clients when their birthdays are and uses that for an astrological prediction. She's drawn to a new client, a writer from L.A. Should she break her rules for him? What if it risks her relationship with Chris? Should she invest in gold?
Written by |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | See it with someone you **** See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Budget | $1,700,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $204,112, 24 May 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "Girlfriend experience" is a form of sex work (paid-for female companionship) in which a female prostitute behaves like a male client's girlfriend or shows (artificial) emotional intimacy beyond the sex act. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 2010 AVN Awards Show (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bad Timing See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the end credits, there's a brief scene of Chelsea washing a client's hair as he sits in a bathtub and talks about John McCain. See more » |
| Quotes |
Chelsea:
[voice-over]
I met with Phillipe on October 5th and 6th. I wore a Michael Kors dress and shoes with La Perla lingerie underneath, and diamond stud earrings. We met at 7:30 PM at the hotel, and had a drink downstairs. He liked my dress but didn't go into detail why, and didn't mention anything else about my appearance. We ate dinner at Blue Hill. Phillipe didn't ask for a menu and had the chef serve us a five-course meal, a different wine with each course. We went to the 9:40 PM showing of 'Man on Wire' at the Sunshine Cinema, and he liked the movie. We went back to the hotel and talked for half an hour. Mostly about a friend of his that keeps borrowing money from him and not paying it back. Then we had sex for about an hour. After that, we talked for about 15 minutes and he fell asleep. At breakfast, he briefly told me his worries regarding the economy, and he said I should invest my money in gold. He also mentioned a book about how the Federal Reserve works. He didn't make another appointment. See more » |