Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch (American Beauty) lead this early-2000s cult hit as two quirky, cynical teenaged girls trying to...
Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch (American Beauty) lead this early-2000s cult hit as two quirky, cynical teenaged girls trying to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls' friendship. Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2001 Academy Awards, based on Daniel Clowes' comic book.
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93 %165 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
84 %73,690 reviewsAudience score rating
"A quirky gem."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Don't be surprised if you find yourself smiling through the bummer."
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CNN
CNN"A funny and moving paean to adolescence."
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BBC
BBC"Adeptly evokes the unbearable dullness of being 18..."
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Sight & Sound
Sight & Sound"I wanted to hug this movie. It takes such a risky journey and never steps wrong."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"By sharp turns poignant, disturbing and hysterically funny..."
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Variety
VarietyGhost World | Details
- Runtime
- 111
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Country of origin
- Germany, USA, UK
