
The Good Girl
A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.
Release Year
2002
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Story Snapshot
A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.
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The Good Girl is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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The Good Girl lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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