Lars and the Real Girl (2007) movie poster

Lars and the Real Girl (2007)

"The search for true love begins outside the box."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 76% (RT: 81%, MC: 70) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (2,026 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Ryan Gosling as Lars Lindstrom
R.D. Reid as Reverand Bock
Kelli Garner as Margo
Nancy Beatty as Mrs. Gruner
Doug Lennox as Mr. Hofstedter
Joe Bostick as Mr. Shaw
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 2,026 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 76%.
Overview
Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed. But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Lars and the Real Girl was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Ryan Gosling spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of Lars and the Real Girl was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Lars and the Real Girl is a 2007 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Craig Gillespie. Extremely shy Lars finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met on the Internet, they are overjoyed.

But Lars' new lady is a life-size plastic woman. On the advice of a doctor, his family and the rest of the community go along with his delusion. The film has been rated by 2,026 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Lars and the Real Girl delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Lars and the Real Girl (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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