The Girl Next Door (2004)

A high school senior's life is complicated when he falls for his new neighbor, who is revealed to be a former adult film actress.

First release year

2004

Runtime (minutes)

109

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Luke Greenfield

Writers

David T. Wagner · story; Brent Goldberg · story; Stuart Blumberg · screenplay; David T. Wagner · screenplay; Brent Goldberg · screenplay; Luke Greenfield · screenplay; Chris McKenna · screenplay

Cast and characters

Emile Hirsch · Matthew; Elisha Cuthbert · Danielle; Timothy Olyphant · Kelly; James Remar; Chris Marquette; Paul Dano; Olivia Wilde · Kellie

Genres

romantic sex comedy; comedy; romance

Themes

coming of age; identity; judgment; redemption

Tone and mood

comedic; romantic

Setting

Suburban California and Las Vegas.

Premise and plot tags

teen comedy; romance; sex comedy

Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with critics praising the performances but criticizing the inconsistent tone. It underperformed at the box office but gained a cult following through home media and television.

Reported review scores

Rotten Tomatoes · score: 5.6 · scale: 10 · review count: 159; Metacritic · score: 47 · scale: 100 · review count: 32; CinemaScore · score: B+ · scale: A+ to F

Production trivia

The screenplay was partly inspired by Risky Business (1983).; The film was shot in locations including Long Beach, Glendale, and Pasadena.

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