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Pretty Woman

  • 1990
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
391K
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POPULARITY
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Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman (1990)
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.
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Feel-Good RomanceRomantic ComedyComedyRomance

Edward, a rich entrepreneur, hires Vivian, a prostitute, to accompany him to a few social events. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with her and they try to bridge the gap between their w... Read allEdward, a rich entrepreneur, hires Vivian, a prostitute, to accompany him to a few social events. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with her and they try to bridge the gap between their worlds.Edward, a rich entrepreneur, hires Vivian, a prostitute, to accompany him to a few social events. Trouble ensues when he falls in love with her and they try to bridge the gap between their worlds.

  • Director
    • Garry Marshall
  • Writer
    • J.F. Lawton
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Julia Roberts
    • Jason Alexander
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    391K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    819
    99
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writer
      • J.F. Lawton
    • Stars
      • Richard Gere
      • Julia Roberts
      • Jason Alexander
    • 454User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • Edward Lewis
    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Vivian Ward
    Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander
    • Philip Stuckey
    Laura San Giacomo
    Laura San Giacomo
    • Kit De Luca
    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • James Morse
    Alex Hyde-White
    Alex Hyde-White
    • David Morse
    Amy Yasbeck
    Amy Yasbeck
    • Elizabeth Stuckey
    Elinor Donahue
    Elinor Donahue
    • Bridget
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • Barney Thompson
    Judith Baldwin
    Judith Baldwin
    • Susan
    Jason Randal
    • Magician
    Bill Applebaum
    Bill Applebaum
    • Howard
    Tracy Bjork
    • Female Guest
    Gary Greene
    • Male Guest
    Billy Gallo
    Billy Gallo
    • Carlos
    • (as William Gallo)
    Abdul Salaam El Razzac
    Abdul Salaam El Razzac
    • Happy Man
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Detective
    Larry Hankin
    Larry Hankin
    • Landlord
    • Director
      • Garry Marshall
    • Writer
      • J.F. Lawton
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    User reviews454

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    8Sleepin_Dragon

    Pure escapism.

    Edward Lewis needs a prostitute to accompany him to a few business meetings, he employs Vivian Ward, but unexpectedly he falls in love with her.

    It's nonsense, I get that, but some of the reviewers are taking it all too seriously, and way too literally, it's just an enjoyable fantasy romance drama, headed up by two glorious, beautiful people.

    I get the whole, if Disney made prostitutes, it would be Vivian thing, but come on, it's a little bit of escapism, and who wouldn't have wanted to be wined and dined by Edward.

    The iconic scene is the moment in the clothes shop, it's a scene I think that many of us can relate to, who among us hasn't gone into a store feeling a little out of sorts, maybe a little scruffy and felt awkward by a superior being.

    Still my favourite Julia Roberts film, she looks spellbinding, and is just wonderful as Vivian. As for Here, no words.

    I'd watch this over a bit of Marvel nonsense any day of the week, and that soundtrack is spot on.

    8/10.
    8cardsrock

    Still one of the best rom coms ever

    The combination of appealing leads, killer chemistry, and a banging soundtrack makes Pretty Woman a highly enjoyable film. The story is obviously a bit far-fetched, but who cares? It's a movie. I watch movies to be entertained and to enjoy well-told stories, and Pretty Woman certainly works on both fronts.
    9lbournelos

    Hector Elizondo is the star

    Romantic film, nice music, interesting plot, fine beautiful actress, (Mrs. Roberts) and handsome actor, (Mr. Gere) in prime roles, a success story from the very beginning. But, although I am enjoying movies like that, I would never rate this one as 9. The difference (and the extra points) is made by the secondary role actor Mr. Elizondo! I saw him, for the first time, in a rather extreme and rather stupid drama/comedy "Young doctors in love" (1982) and I was impressed by his acting performance. In "Pretty woman" he is the absolute star. The script supported his role, of course, but the talent is indisputable.
    9tracym-33943

    Popcorn. Candy. Butterscotch. Cake. Shines like a Diamond.

    This movie is all good and fun things. You can eat popcorn, candy, butterscotch, and cake. That is how good this movie feels.

    Julia Roberts and Richard Gere have perfect chemistry. They light up the screen and fully entertain us for 2 hours.

    The director, the late Garry Marshall, shined like a diamond when he created this gem. Oscar worthy.

    The screenplay was excellent and felt like a Nora Ephron or Rob Reiner film. In other words, cozy and perfect.

    Classic Hollywood romantic comedy. Felt like an old school Frank Capra or Billy Wilder film.

    Julia Roberts and Richard Gere hit the jackpot. All credit goes to the screenplay by J. F. Lawton and superb directing by the late Garry Marshall.

    Best supporting actor award goes to Hector Elizondo for playing the hotel manager who adores Julia Roberts.

    Julia Roberts becomes a household name. She steals the show as a v charismatic and witty natural beauty. That red, ruby necklace is perfect for her.

    If you want to create a blockbuster, feel good movie, this is your template.
    8m_madhu

    88" of therapy!!

    "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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    • Trivia
      Richard Gere and Julia Roberts had obvious chemistry upon their first meeting; however, Gere was not planning on taking the role. He was on the phone ready to turn down the part when Roberts slid him a Post-it note with the words "please say yes" written on it. He accepted the role right then.
    • Goofs
      When Vivian finds Edward sleeping, she wears a long white nightgown when she comes in the room. She kisses him and they begin to make love. When Edward pulls her nightgown over her head, it is now a camisole. Actually the mid-length nightgown has spaghetti straps and she removes it herself, with him on top of her, making it hard to see what she removes but it looked like the same garment.
    • Quotes

      [after negotiating three thousand dollars]

      Vivian: I would have stayed for two thousand.

      Edward Lewis: I would have paid four.

    • Alternate versions
      The Director's Cut of "Pretty Woman" features additional dialogue during the first encounter of Edward and Vivian; additonal scenes featuring Carlos the pimp chasing after Vivian for the money Kit owes him; a longer restaurant sequence, and a longer montage of scenes when Edward takes the day off from work to spend more time with Vivian on their last day together.
    • Connections
      Edited into Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Five for Louie
      Written by Karen Hernandez

      Performed by Karen Hernandez, Eugene Wright, and Earl Palmer

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 28, 1990 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mujer bonita
    • Filming locations
      • Las Palmas Hotel - 1738 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Vivian's hotel)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $178,406,268
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,280,591
      • Mar 25, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $463,406,268
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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