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RomanceComedy

Pretty Woman

- She walked off the street, into his life and stole his heart.

While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, while asking for directions; after, Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend to accompany him to a few social events, and the two get closer only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Release Date : 1990-03-23

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Touchstone PicturesSilver Screen Partners IVRegency EnterprisesArnon Milchan Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Richard Gere

Character Name : Edward Lewis

Original Name : Richard Gere

Gender : Male

Julia Roberts

Character Name : Vivian Ward

Original Name : Julia Roberts

Gender : Female

Jason Alexander

Character Name : Philip Stuckey

Original Name : Jason Alexander

Gender : Male

Ralph Bellamy

Character Name : James Morse

Original Name : Ralph Bellamy

Gender : Male

Alex Hyde-White

Character Name : David Morse

Original Name : Alex Hyde-White

Gender : Male

Laura San Giacomo

Character Name : Kit De Luca

Original Name : Laura San Giacomo

Gender : Female

Héctor Elizondo

Character Name : The Hotel Manager (Barney Thompson)

Original Name : Héctor Elizondo

Gender : Male

Amy Yasbeck

Character Name : Elizabeth Stuckey

Original Name : Amy Yasbeck

Gender : Female

Elinor Donahue

Character Name : Bridget

Original Name : Elinor Donahue

Gender : Female

Judith Baldwin

Character Name : Susan

Original Name : Judith Baldwin

Gender : Female

Bill Applebaum

Character Name : Howard

Original Name : Bill Applebaum

Gender : Male

Jason Randal

Character Name : Magician

Original Name : Jason Randal

Gender : Male

Tracy Bjork

Character Name : Female Guest

Original Name : Tracy Bjork

Gender : Female

Gary Greene

Character Name : Male Guest

Original Name : Gary Greene

Gender : Male

Billy Gallo

Character Name : Carlos

Original Name : Billy Gallo

Gender : Male

Abdul Salaam El Razzac

Character Name : Happy Man

Original Name : Abdul Salaam El Razzac

Gender : Male

Hank Azaria

Character Name : Detective

Original Name : Hank Azaria

Gender : Male

Larry Hankin

Character Name : Landlord

Original Name : Larry Hankin

Gender : Male

Julie Paris

Character Name : Rachel

Original Name : Julie Paris

Gender : Female

Rhonda Hansome

Character Name : Bermuda

Original Name : Rhonda Hansome

Gender : Female

Harvey Keenan

Character Name : Man in Car

Original Name : Harvey Keenan

Gender : Male

Marty Nadler

Character Name : Tourist Man

Original Name : Marty Nadler

Gender : Male

Lynda Goodfriend

Character Name : Tourist Woman

Original Name : Lynda Goodfriend

Gender : Female

Reed Anthony

Character Name : Cruiser

Original Name : Reed Anthony

Gender : Male

Frank Campanella

Character Name : Pops

Original Name : Frank Campanella

Gender : Male

Jackie O'Brien

Character Name : Artist

Original Name : Jackie O'Brien

Gender : Female

Cheri Caspari

Character Name : Angel

Original Name : Cheri Caspari

Gender : Female

Scott Marshall

Character Name : Skateboard Kid

Original Name : Scott Marshall

Gender : Male

Patrick Richwood

Character Name : Night Elevator Operator Dennis

Original Name : Patrick Richwood

Gender : Male

Kathleen Marshall

Character Name : Day Desk Clerk

Original Name : Kathleen Marshall

Gender : Female

Laurelle Mehus

Character Name : Night Desk Clerk

Original Name : Laurelle Mehus

Gender : Female

Don Feldstein

Character Name : Male Desk Clerk

Original Name : Don Feldstein

Gender : Male

Marvin Braverman

Character Name : Room Service Waiter

Original Name : Marvin Braverman

Gender : Male

Al Sapienza

Character Name : Night Doorman

Original Name : Al Sapienza

Gender : Male

Jeff Michalski

Character Name : Day Doorman

Original Name : Jeff Michalski

Gender : Male

James Patrick Stuart

Character Name : Day Bellhop

Original Name : James Patrick Stuart

Gender : Male

Lloyd T. Williams

Character Name : Bellhop

Original Name : Lloyd T. Williams

Gender : Male

R. Darrell Hunter

Character Name : Darryl The Limo Driver

Original Name : R. Darrell Hunter

Gender : Male

James Patrick Dunne

Character Name : Lounge Pianist

Original Name : James Patrick Dunne

Gender : Male

Valorie Armstrong

Character Name : Woman in Lobby

Original Name : Valorie Armstrong

Gender : Female

Steve Restivo

Character Name : Italian Businessman

Original Name : Steve Restivo

Gender : Male

Rodney Kageyama

Character Name : Japanese Businessman

Original Name : Rodney Kageyama

Gender : Male

Douglas Stitzel

Character Name : American Businessman

Original Name : Douglas Stitzel

Gender : Male

Larry Miller

Character Name : Mr. Hollister

Original Name : Larry Miller

Gender : Male

Dey Young

Character Name : Snobby Saleswoman

Original Name : Dey Young

Gender : Female

Shane Ross

Character Name : Marie

Original Name : Shane Ross

Gender : Male

Carol Williard

Character Name : Saleswoman

Original Name : Carol Williard

Gender : Female

Minda Burr

Character Name : Saleswoman

Original Name : Minda Burr

Gender : Male

Robyn Peterson

Character Name : Saleswoman

Original Name : Robyn Peterson

Gender : Female

Mariann Aalda

Character Name : Saleswoman

Original Name : Mariann Aalda

Gender : Female

RC Everbeck

Character Name : Tie Salesman

Original Name : RC Everbeck

Gender : Male

Michael French

Character Name : Maitre'd

Original Name : Michael French

Gender : Male

Allan Kent

Character Name : Waiter

Original Name : Allan Kent

Gender : Male

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Character Name : Senator Adams

Original Name : Stacy Keach, Sr.

Gender : Male

Lucinda Crosby

Character Name : Olsen Sister

Original Name : Lucinda Crosby

Gender : Female

Nancy Locke

Character Name : Olsen Sister

Original Name : Nancy Locke

Gender : Female

Calvin Remsberg

Character Name : Sod Stomping Announcer

Original Name : Calvin Remsberg

Gender : Male

Lloyd Nelson

Character Name : Game Announcer

Original Name : Lloyd Nelson

Gender : Male

Norman Large

Character Name : Polite Husband

Original Name : Norman Large

Gender : Male

Tracy Reiner

Character Name : Woman at Car

Original Name : Tracy Reiner

Gender : Female

Tom Nolan

Character Name : Vance

Original Name : Tom Nolan

Gender : Male

John David Carson

Character Name : Mark

Original Name : John David Carson

Gender : Male

Daniel Bardol

Character Name : Jake

Original Name : Daniel Bardol

Gender : Male

Karin Calabro

Character Name : Violetta in "La Traviata"

Original Name : Karin Calabro

Gender : Male

Bruce Eckstut

Character Name : Alfredo in "La Traviata"

Original Name : Bruce Eckstut

Gender : Male

Amzie Strickland

Character Name : Matron

Original Name : Amzie Strickland

Gender : Female

Mychael Bates

Character Name : Usher

Original Name : Mychael Bates

Gender : Male

Blair Richwood

Character Name : Blair (uncredited)

Original Name : Blair Richwood

Gender : Male

Garry Marshall

Character Name : Bum Tour Guide (uncredited)

Original Name : Garry Marshall

Gender : Male

Rio Hackford

Character Name : Street Junkie (uncredited)

Original Name : Rio Hackford

Gender : Male

Paul Bradley

Character Name : Man in Theatre Box (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Bradley

Gender : Male

Gary Bohn

Character Name : Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Original Name : Gary Bohn

Gender : Male

Charles Minsky

Character Name : Janitor with Water Hose (uncredited)

Original Name : Charles Minsky

Gender : Male

Randall Rutledge

Character Name : Security Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Randall Rutledge

Gender : Male

Selby Dessner

Character Name : Man with Newspaper (uncredited)

Original Name : Selby Dessner

Gender : Male

John Simone

Character Name : Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : John Simone

Gender : Male

Robert Liguori

Character Name : Bar Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Liguori

Gender : Male

Robert Buckingham

Character Name : Party Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Buckingham

Gender : Male

Dexter Clay

Character Name : Passerby

Original Name : Dexter Clay

Gender : Male

Reviews

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John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

A street credibility Pygmallion! Edward Lewis is a very rich man, but money, as everyone knows, does not buy everything, and as yet another failed relationship falls by the wayside, Edward faces up to the prospect of a hectic social week on his own. Enter a meeting with ebullient hooker Vivian Ward, who upon impressing Edward with her happy go lucky values, gets herself hired to be his escort for the week ahead, it's a week that both of them are unlikely to ever forget. It almost became the in thing to stomp all over the respective work of both Richard Gere (Edward) and Julia Roberts (Vivian), adding fuel to the fire of those with an aversion to both actors is that the crowd pleasing Pretty Woman hails from that dreaded genre known as 1980s Rom-Com. Seemingly many can now not see just what made Pretty Woman so popular back in 1990. Gary Marshall's film was the fourth highest box office taker in 1990, grossing a domestic $178,406,268, and at the same time made the date movie hip again, so basically all you Pretty Woman haters can take both those facts to the bank! As the opening credits emerge, Peter Cox (lead singer of pop band Go West) starts warbling about "The King Of Wishful Thinking", and never was a more appropriate song used to open such a genre piece before or since, and this is the key issue with Pretty Woman. Yes, the whole structure and plot devices are all fanciful splendour, I mean does anyone seriously think that hookers look and act like Julia Roberts? But really if you are entering this picture expecting anything other than a modern "My Fair Lady" like fairytale then the blinkers need to be well and truly taken off. It's also a point of worth to say that Pretty Woman has something to say outside of the main intention to lift hearts and make one smile, Marshall, aided by his screenwriter J.F. Lawton, tie in smartly the fact that Edward is as much a hustler as Vivian is, only difference being that Edward is incredibly wealthy and has therefore grown in public stature. Both Roberts and Gere have brilliant chemistry, so it was no surprise to see they would work together again in 1999 on "Runaway Bride", and both actors are helped immeasurably by splendid support from Hector Elizondo as the hotel manager, Barney Thompson. The picture is laced with joyous moments that hark back to the golden days of screwy comedies laced with unlikely romances, and this was something that clearly struck a chord with cinema goers back on the film's original release. Yes it's a touch over sweet at times, and yes the ending is never really in doubt, but if you are prepared to invest some fluffy chilled out time with Pretty Woman then you can see and feel just why it was the big hit it was back at the start of the 90s. 8/10

J

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

A street credible Pygmallion? Edward Lewis is a very rich man, but money, as everyone knows, does not buy everything, and as yet another failed relationship falls by the wayside, Edward faces up to the prospect of a hectic social week on his own. Enter a meeting with ebullient hooker Vivian Ward, who upon impressing Edward with her happy go lucky values, gets herself hired to be his escort for the week ahead, it's a week that both of them are unlikely to ever forget. It almost became the in thing to stomp all over the respective work of both Richard Gere (Edward) and Julia Roberts (Vivian), adding fuel to the fire of those with an aversion to both actors is that the crowd pleasing Pretty Woman hails from that dreaded genre known as 1980s Rom-Com. Seemingly many can now not see just what made Pretty Woman so popular back in 1990. Gary Marshall's film was the fourth highest box office taker in 1990, grossing a domestic $178,406,268, and at the same time made the date movie hip again, so basically all you Pretty Woman haters can take both those facts to the bank! As the opening credits emerge, Peter Cox (lead singer of pop band Go West) starts warbling about "The King Of Wishful Thinking", and never was a more appropriate song used to open such a genre piece before or since, and this is the key issue with Pretty Woman. Yes, the whole structure and plot devices are all fanciful splendour, I mean does anyone seriously think that hookers look and act like Julia Roberts? But really if you are entering this picture expecting anything other than a modern "My Fair Lady" like fairytale then the blinkers need to be well and truly taken off. It's also a point of worth to say that Pretty Woman has something to say outside of the main intention to lift hearts and make one smile, Marshall, aided by his screenwriter J.F. Lawton, tie in smartly the fact that Edward is as much a hustler as Vivian is, only difference being that Edward is incredibly wealthy and has therefore grown in public stature. Both Roberts and Gere have brilliant chemistry, so it was no surprise to see they would work together again in 1999 on "Runaway Bride", and both actors are helped immeasurably by splendid support from Hector Elizondo as the hotel manager, Barney Thompson. The picture is laced with joyous moments that hark back to the golden days of screwy comedies laced with unlikely romances, and this was something that clearly struck a chord with cinema goers back on the film's original release. Yes it's a touch over sweet at times, and yes the ending is never really in doubt, but if you are prepared to invest some fluffy chilled out time with Pretty Woman then you can see and feel just why it was the big hit it was back at the start of the 90s. 8/10

T

tmdb15435519

@tmdb15435519

2021-06-23

"You and I are such similar creatures, Vivian. We both screw people for money." Richard Gere has always played a rich snob really well but I can't help shake the feeling that Julia Roberts was shockingly miscast in this role. She does well but the role just doesn't fit. Oh well, can't win them all.

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The Movie Mob

@mooney240

2022-12-24

**Excellent performance and an experienced director create a romantic comedy classic full of charm and authenticity.** No wonder it’s a classic! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere masterfully portray their characters full of nuance, sincerity, and emotional pain. Pretty Woman has a plot told many times over. Yet, with the experience of director Garry Marshall and these performances, the story feels genuine and endearing in ways unmatched by many other interpretations. I don’t consider myself a huge fan of rom-coms, but this movie was just lovely. The supporting cast of the hotel staff provides another level of charm and compassion that elevate the film further. Pretty Woman sweeps the audience up as they invest in the characters and their growth and challenges. It set the bar for rom-com very high.

G

GenerationofSwine

@GenerationofSwine

2023-01-14

There is a LOT of hate here because it doesn't portray prostitution realistically. And there is a LOT of hate here because it is demeaning to women and politics and politics and politics and...snore. It's a movie!!!!! It's job is NOT to depict reality, it's job is to entertain!!! In many cases movies are supposed to depict the opposite of reality so you can escape it!!!! Hate it if you want, the fact is, the film is fun and entertaining. If you want a gritty drama about prostitution, there are movies out there about that too. Watch Taxi Driver. I didn't want to see a gritty drama about prostitution when I sat down to watch Pretty Woman...I wanted to see a fun movie that would entertain me. Nor did I expect to see a gritty drama when I sat down to watch this. In fact, I kind of feel the people that are complaining about the unrealistic depiction of prostitution had an insanely unrealistic expectation of the movie. You can't really make a gritty drama that accurate depicts prostitution...and still have a romantic comedy can you? They aren't compatible are they? Why are people complaining about that? It's like they wanted a completely different movie. it advertises itself as a romantic comedy, it delivers as a romantic comedy...why did people want it to be something it never even tried to pretend it was? I don't get it, the film was entertaining, watch it for what it advertises itself to be.

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-06-09

"Lewis" (Richard Gere) is a ruthless merger merchant who loves nothing better than a lucrative deal that will line his pockets regardless of the impact on anyone else. He arrives in town and has a one-night stand with call girl "Vivian" (Julia Roberts). He likes her, she likes him - so he decides that she can stay on. Maybe help him out with a few formally social occasions where she can smile and stay schtum? To that end, he gives her a credit card so she can go shop to look the part, and that's when we discover that this girl is no pushover. Despite his rigidity, "Lewis" starts to realise that he's beginning to fall for her, despite her unsavoury provenance but what happens next? The story is simply constructed and fairly predictable, but there is loads of chemistry on display between a more relaxed and natural looking Gere and an on-form Roberts. Hector Elizondo also chips in well as the hotel manager who also begins to fall for her charms and who can ever forget the saleswoman (Dey Young) who judges a book by it's cover and loses out on some mega-commission. The writing is sparing, but funny and observational of a society that judges relentlessly without ever really taking any time to get to know the people it is harshest to. Roberts offers us a cheekily endearing and spirited character that just belongs in that stretched limousine. Good fun.

C

confused_npc

@confused_npc

2024-07-12

Pretty average movie. The dialog is maybe a bit ahead of its' time, in terms of toxicity and progressivism, but that's a few lines. Feels really sappy and cardboard. The cast has great charisma, but they can't help playing cardboard in such a simple play. I'm not sure how exactly modern fairytales are made good, but most I've seen are better than this. 6/10