A Nice Girl Like You (2020): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Nice Girl Like You is a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell, starring Lucy Hale as Lucy, Stephen Friedrich and Jackie Cruz. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $771,222 worldwide on a $2.3 million budget. Critics gave it 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- Budget
- $2.3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Nice Girl Like You About?
The premise of A Nice Girl Like You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a difficult and damaging relationship, a gifted violinist seeks to reclaim her joy and creativity. She begins a journey filled with unexpected experiences as she strives to overcome her inhibitions and find her voice, both as a musician and as an individual.
A Nice Girl Like You Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brothel
- pole dancer
- sex talk
- caught watching pornography
- dildo
- vibrator
- edible underwear
- strip club
- stripper
- woman wears a bathrobe
- music audition
- acupuncture
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- redheaded woman
- las vegas nevada
- fake southern accent
- woman wears a cowboy hat
- text messaging on screen
- casino
- taking a selfie
- maternity pants
- reference to star wars
- wedding party
- princess leia costume
- reference to steve carell
- reference to nosferatu
- game tester
- boyfriend girlfriend sex
- boyfriend girlfriend conflict
- reference to johann sebastian bach
- violinist
- woman wears pajamas
- watching porn
- woman watching internet porn
- cardboard stand up
- breakup
- moving out
- wedding ceremony
- horse manure
- reference to captain america
- string quartet
- calling someone honey
- reference to hbo
- calling someone a pervert
- list making
- sex shop
- singing in a bathroom
- nightmare
- fantasy scene
- erection cream
- sex doll
A Nice Girl Like You Cast & Characters
Lucy Hale leads the cast as Lucy, with Stephen Friedrich as Jeff Thayer and Jackie Cruz as Nessa. Directed by Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Chris Riedell
- Co-director Nick Riedell
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Lucy Hale as Lucy - Stephen Friedrich as Jeff Thayer
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Jackie Cruz as Nessa - Mindy Cohn as Pricilla Blum
Also Starring in A Nice Girl Like You
· 6 more- Adhir Kalyan Paul Goodwin
- Leonidas Gulaptis Grant Anderson
- Skye P. Marshall Dr. Becker
- Nadia Quinn Madam Swaraska
- Leah McKendrick Honey Parker
- Jina Panebianco
More from Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell
More films directed by Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell: Bad Night and Camp Takota.
A Nice Girl Like You Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Nice Girl Like You 11% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in character & emotion (50) and weakest in story & flow (35).
A Nice Girl Like You Echo Score Breakdown
A Nice Girl Like You delivers a largely underwhelming experience characterized by a predictable structure and restrained tone. While the adaptation retains a few humorous moments, the narrative settles into conventional rhythms that limit engagement. Lucy Hale’s performance brings a certain vivacity, yet the screenplay’s tame approach diminishes emotional stakes. Overall, the film leaves a modest impression with few elements likely to resonate beyond initial viewing.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 40
The film’s visual presentation lacks distinct flair, resulting in a subdued aesthetic that mirrors its conventional tone. Direction and cinematography favor straightforward framing, and production design offers minimal creative detail. Editing supports narrative clarity but does little to enhance momentum. Consequently, the art direction feels serviceable yet uninspired.
- Character & Emotion 50
Characterization in A Nice Girl Like You is uneven, with the lead performance injecting spirited energy but limited depth. Lucy Hale’s charm is notable, yet the screenplay underwrites interpersonal bonds in favor of sitcom-like tropes. Emotional beats often come across as forced, and supporting characters receive inconsistent development, reducing resonance.
- Story & Flow 35
When it comes to story structure, the adaptation leans heavily on familiar romantic comedy beats, resulting in a predictable arc. Pacing alternates between measured and stagnant moments, and plot developments often follow conventional patterns. Although occasional humor maintains intermittent engagement, the narrative’s lack of originality limits sustained interest, yielding an underwhelming flow.
- Sensory Experience 45
In terms of the sensory experience, the soundtrack provides unobtrusive musical cues that complement comedic scenes but lack memorability. Sound design remains functional without drawing attention, and visual style adheres to straightforward settings. Occasionally, editing enhances comedic timing, yet overall cohesion remains modest and fails to elevate the film’s atmosphere.
- Rewatch Factor 40
Regarding rewatch value, the film offers sporadic amusement through lighthearted moments that some viewers may revisit. However, its restrained humor and predictable execution diminish lasting appeal. While a handful of comedic bits and the lead performance could encourage a second viewing for certain audiences, the movie generally lacks depth to sustain repeated interest.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 11% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.1 /5
6 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.5 /5
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A Nice Girl Like You Plot Summary
What happens in A Nice Girl Like You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucy Neal, portrayed by Lucy Hale, faces a significant challenge in her relationship with her boyfriend Jeff, played by Stephen Friedrich, as her inability to express intimacy leads to disappointment. One night, while Jeff is asleep, Lucy sneaks a look at his laptop and discovers that he has been watching porn. This revelation triggers a heated argument, in which Jeff unhelpfully compares porn stars to Lucy and her group of violinists, ultimately leading to their breakup. As Jeff moves out, Lucy finds herself drowning in confusion and sadness.
Full summary
The whole story of A Nice Girl Like You, scene by scene
A Nice Girl Like You Box Office & Budget
A Nice Girl Like You grossed $771,222 worldwide on a $2.3 million budget, 34% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$771.2K
34% of its budget back
- International
- $771.2K
- Budget
- $2.3M
A Nice Girl Like You Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Nice Girl Like You.
How Well Do You Know A Nice Girl Like You?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What major relationship issue does Lucy grapple with throughout the film?
A Nice Girl Like You Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Хорошая девушка, как и ты” and “Такая милая девушка, как ты”.
- Also known as
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- Хорошая девушка, как и ты
- Такая милая девушка, как ты
- Гарна дівчина, як ти
- Милашка вроде тебя
- Порнолоджи, или Милашка как ты
- Una chica bonita como tú
- Una chica buena como tú
- Célibataire cherche l'amour
- Секрети сексу
- 像你这样的好女孩
- Tão Legal Quanto Você
- Brave Mädchen tun das nicht
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- Una buena chica
- 나이스 걸 라이크 유
- Grzeczne dziewczyny tego nie robią
- فتاة لطيفة مثلك
- Guida sexy per brave ragazze
- A legkedvesebb csaj
- Divoký zoznam
- 像你這樣的好女孩
- בחורה נחמדה שכמוך
- Divoký seznam
- ア・ナイス・ガール・ライク・ユー
- Ghidul sexy al unei fete cuminți
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A Nice Girl Like You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Nice Girl Like You, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Nice Girl Like You?
A Nice Girl Like You runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was A Nice Girl Like You released?
A Nice Girl Like You was released on July 17, 2020.
Who directed A Nice Girl Like You?
A Nice Girl Like You was directed by Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell.
More films by Chris Riedell Who is in the cast of A Nice Girl Like You?
A Nice Girl Like You stars Lucy Hale as Lucy, Stephen Friedrich as Jeff Thayer and Jackie Cruz as Nessa, among 10 credited actors.
How much did A Nice Girl Like You make at the box office?
A Nice Girl Like You grossed $771,222 worldwide on a budget of $2.3 million.
How is A Nice Girl Like You rated?
A Nice Girl Like You has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 11% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does A Nice Girl Like You have a post-credit scene?
No. A Nice Girl Like You has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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