My Girl

Name: My Girl
Director: Howard Zieff
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1991-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Anna Chlumsky, Macaulay Culkin, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Masur

1991Dir. Howard Zieff1h 43m

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Runtime1h 43m

Released1991

Budget$17M

Box office$59.5M

DirectorHoward Zieff

About This Movie

My Girl is a gem from the early '90s that blends comedy and drama in a way that feels both authentic and nostalgic. Anna Chlumsky as Vada brings an intriguing mix of precociousness and vulnerability, and her relationship with Macaulay Culkin's Thomas J. is refreshingly genuine. The film captures that awkward, bittersweet moment of childhood where death looms large but life still pulses vibrantly. Howard Zieff's direction allows for a nice balance of humor and pathos without tipping into melodrama. The pacing is gentle, giving us time to sit with Vada’s complex feelings. It also has some subtle practical effects, especially in the funeral scenes, which lend an eeriness that fits the film's themes well.

Released on November 27, 1991.Features a memorable score by James Newton Howard.Filmed in Pennsylvania, capturing a quaint small-town feel.Anna Chlumsky's debut role, earning her critical praise.