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The Good Guy

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 42min
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
9.3K
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Alexis Bledel, Bryan Greenberg, and Scott Porter in The Good Guy (2009)
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Calm and quiet Daniel starts on Wall Street. His womanizing colleague, Tommy, encourages him to meet women. He unknowingly meets Tommy's girlfriend, Beth, and ends up in her 5 women book clu... Read allCalm and quiet Daniel starts on Wall Street. His womanizing colleague, Tommy, encourages him to meet women. He unknowingly meets Tommy's girlfriend, Beth, and ends up in her 5 women book club. Will he find the woman?Calm and quiet Daniel starts on Wall Street. His womanizing colleague, Tommy, encourages him to meet women. He unknowingly meets Tommy's girlfriend, Beth, and ends up in her 5 women book club. Will he find the woman?

IMDb RATING
5.8/10
9.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julio DePietro
  • Writer
    • Julio DePietro
  • Stars
    • Alexis Bledel
    • Scott Porter
    • Bryan Greenberg
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julio DePietro
  • Writer
    • Julio DePietro
  • Stars
    • Alexis Bledel
    • Scott Porter
    • Bryan Greenberg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    Alexis Bledel in The Good Guy (2009)
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    Alexis Bledel and Scott Porter in The Good Guy (2009)
    Bryan Greenberg in The Good Guy (2009)
    Julio DePietro in The Good Guy (2009)
    Anna Chlumsky in The Good Guy (2009)
    Scott Porter in The Good Guy (2009)
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    Bryan Greenberg and Frances Mignano in The Good Guy (2009)
    Bryan Greenberg and Scott Porter in The Good Guy (2009)

    Top cast

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    Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel
    • Beth Vestas Beth Vest
    Scott Porter
    Scott Porter
    • Tommy Fieldingas Tommy Fielding
    Bryan Greenberg
    Bryan Greenberg
    • Daniel Seaveras Daniel Seaver
    Colin Egglesfield
    Colin Egglesfield
    • Bakeras Baker
    Aaron Yoo
    Aaron Yoo
    • Steve-Oas Steve-O
    Andrew Stewart-Jones
    Andrew Stewart-Jones
    • Shakespeareas Shakespeare
    Eric Thal
    Eric Thal
    • Stephensas Stephens
    Andrew McCarthy
    Andrew McCarthy
    • Cashas Cash
    Sarah Glendening
    Sarah Glendening
    • Jenas Jen
    Ursula Abbott
    • Jillas Jill
    Kathy Searle
    Kathy Searle
    • Susanas Susan
    Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky
    • Lisaas Lisa
    Jessalyn Wanlim
    Jessalyn Wanlim
    • Jordanas Jordan
    Ed Wheeler
    Ed Wheeler
    • Irvas Irv
    Michael Simeoni
    • Donnyas Donny
    Trini Alvarado
    Trini Alvarado
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    Darrin Baker
    Darrin Baker
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Robert T. Bogue
    Robert T. Bogue
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    • (as Rob Bogue)
    • Director
      • Julio DePietro
    • Writer
      • Julio DePietro
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Ambitious young Manhattanite and urban conservationist Beth wants it all: a good job, good friends, and a good guy to share the city with. Of course that last one is often the trickiest of all. Beth falls hard for Tommy, a sexy, young Wall Street hot-shot. But just as everything seems to be falling into place, complications arise in the form of Tommy's sensitive and handsome co-worker Daniel. Beth soon learns that the game of love in the big city is a lot like Wall Street -- high risk, high reward and everybody has an angle. —Roadside Attractions
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    • Taglines
      • Will you know him when you meet him?
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive language and some sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tommy (played by Scott Porter) portrays Daniels" ( played by Bryan Greenberg) mentor. In reality Greenberg is older by 14 months. Age has nothing to do with the mentor/mentee relationship.
    • Goofs
      Beth and Tommy are both supposed to be left-handed. However, Tommy wears his watch on his left wrist, was throwing darts with his right hand, and drinks with his right hand. Beth dials her phone with her right hand and at work was scraping the rock with the tool in her right hand.
    • Quotes

      Daniel Seaver: If you forget your dreams, it's like they never existed

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shutter Island/The Ghost Writer/Happy Tears (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
      Written by Amy Millan, Chris Seligman, Pat McGee, Torquil Campbell & Evan Cranley

      Performed by Stars

      Courtesy of Arts & Crafts International

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Relatable story
    The film had its ups and downs and wasn't a smooth enjoyable ride. I liked the three main central characters, particularly Daniel and Tommy whose characters were fleshed out well by the actors. The plot was likable and explored a young woman's journey trying to create a 'good' life for herself.

    I was let down by Alexis Bledel though who I felt didn't get into the character enough for me to connect with her. I am a huge fan of Gilmore Girls and she grew on me over the seasons, but this film could have gone a bit further if she had delved more into the role and let the audience in.

    Not bad work from the other two mains and nicely shot - some good visuals. Watch it if you're interested in the premise of the story and for a decent exploration of a relatable story from three different perspectives. Don't expect ground breaking performances.
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    5
    • jennerate
    • Aug 16, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Aşk Oyunu
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Belladonna Productions
      • Whitest Pouring Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,688
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,712
      • Feb 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $100,688
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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