# The Girl Next Door (2004)

> A sheltered high-school overachiever risks his perfect future when his dream girl’s porn-star past collides with first love, friendship, and an exploitative former producer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5662

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Luke Greenfield
- Cast: Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Paul Dano, James Remar, Timothy Bottoms, Donna Bullock
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265208/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: raunchy, witty, energetic, date night, late night comedy viewing

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