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My Girl (1991)

PG11/27/1991Comedy, Drama1h 43m
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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.

Overview

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...

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Anna Chlumsky

    Vada Sultenfuss

  2. Cast 1

    Macaulay Culkin

    Thomas J. Sennett

  3. Cast 1

    Dan Aykroyd

    Harry Sultenfuss

  4. Cast 1

    Jamie Lee Curtis

    Shelly DeVoto

  5. Cast 1

    Richard Masur

    Phil Sultenfuss

  6. Cast 1

    Griffin Dunne

    Mr. Jake Bixler

  7. Cast 1

    Ann Nelson

    Gramoo Sultenfuss

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    Peter Michael Goetz

    Dr. Welty

  9. Cast 1

    Jane Hallaren

    Nurse Randall

*My Girl* (1991) is one of those movies that lingers long after the credits roll. At its core, it's a coming-of-age story that beautifully captures childhood innocence, friendship, and the tough lessons that come with growing up. The plot unfolds naturally, taking its time to let you connect with the characters, making the emotional moments hit even harder. It balances lighthearted humor with deeper themes without ever feeling forced, making it more than just a typical family drama. The directing by Howard Zieff keeps everything grounded, allowing the story to breathe and feel real. The cin...