My Girl
"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."
Originally released in 1991. My Girl is a comedy/drama film. directed by Howard Zieff.
Starring Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, and Dan Aykroyd
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,242 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$59.5M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Chlumsky
as Vada Sultenfuss
Macaulay Culkin
as Thomas J. Sennett
Dan Aykroyd
as Harry Sultenfuss
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Shelly DeVoto
Richard Masur
as Phil Sultenfuss
Griffin Dunne
as Mr. Jake Bixler
Ann Nelson
as Gramoo Sultenfuss
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Welty
Jane Hallaren
as Nurse Randall
Anthony R. Jones
as Arthur
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $59,490,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Girl about?
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 impr...
Who directed My Girl?
My Girl was directed by Howard Zieff.
How long is My Girl?
My Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was My Girl released?
My Girl was released on November 27, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Girl?
The main cast of My Girl includes Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Masur.
Is My Girl worth watching?
My Girl has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,242 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.