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Georgia Rule (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Georgia Rule is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Garry Marshall, starring Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman and Jane Fonda. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $25 million worldwide. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
19%
worldwide gross
$25M
Metascore
25
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Georgia Rule (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Garry Marshall
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Georgia Rule About?

The premise of Georgia Rule without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a car accident, rebellious Rachel is sent to live with her strict grandmother, Georgia, in rural Idaho. Georgia runs a disciplined household, and Rachel struggles to adjust to the new rules. As Rachel experiences structure and responsibility, she begins to confront her anger and learn valuable lessons about family, forgiveness, and discovering her place within a close-knit community.

Georgia Rule Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • rules
  • watching tv
  • antabuse
  • teen comedy
  • teen drama
  • ensemble comedy
  • failed seduction
  • family drama
  • coming of age drama
  • basque
  • promiscuity
  • implied sexual abuse
+38 more
  • small town life
  • teen romance
  • widower
  • mother daughter conflict
  • troubled marriage
  • mother adult daughter relationship
  • july 4th parade
  • veterinarian treating human
  • defense lawyer
  • public nudity
  • passionate kiss
  • threat
  • reference to marriage
  • family reconciliation
  • husband wife separation
  • child sexual abuse
  • false accusation of being gay
  • wife asks husband for a divorce
  • dead family
  • embarrassing female nudity
  • motel room
  • reference to salt lake city utah
  • vase as a gift
  • state in the title
  • two word title
  • place name in title
  • place in title
  • state name in title
  • panties pulled down
  • sprayed with a hose
  • summer
  • alcoholic mother
  • idaho
  • mormon
  • f rated
  • implied female nudity
  • banging one's head against a wall
  • clock tower
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Cast & crew

Georgia Rule Cast

Lindsay Lohan leads the cast, with Felicity Huffman and Jane Fonda. Directed by Garry Marshall.

From the director

More from Garry Marshall

More films directed by Garry Marshall, best-rated first: Frankie and Johnny, Nothing in Common, The Flamingo Kid and Pretty Woman.

Full filmography
Ratings

Georgia Rule Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Georgia Rule 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Georgia Rule Plot Summary

What happens in Georgia Rule from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins with Rachel (Lindsay Lohan) compelling her mother, Lilly (Felicity Huffman), to halt their car during a trip to Lilly’s mother’s home in Idaho, where Rachel is to spend the summer due to her rebellious behavior. After departing from the vehicle, Rachel finds herself resting beneath a billboard, where she meets the charming Harlan. Startled by him while he checks her vitals, Rachel quickly leaps into the car of Simon, the local veterinarian and de facto medical advisor, who has stopped to investigate the scene.

Full summary

The whole story of Georgia Rule, scene by scene

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Box office

Georgia Rule Box Office

Georgia Rule grossed $25 million worldwide. $19.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5.9 million (24%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$25M

US & Canada
$19.1M
International
$5.9M
US & Canada 76% Rest of the world 24%
Videos

Georgia Rule Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Georgia Rule.

Georgia Rule Official Trailer #1 - Hector Elizondo Movie (2007) HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Georgia Rule?

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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Who plays the character of Rachel?

Cars

Cars in Georgia Rule

45 cars on screen, including the 1990 Chevrolet C-2500 and the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221.

All 45 cars
  • 1990 Chevrolet C-2500 in Georgia Rule 1990 Chevrolet C-2500 Main role
  • 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 in Georgia Rule 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 Main role
  • 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider in Georgia Rule 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider Important role
  • 2005 Ford Mustang in Georgia Rule 2005 Ford Mustang Important role
Details

Georgia Rule Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Anya, lánya, unokája” and “Lo dice Georgia”.

Also known as
  • Anya, lánya, unokája
  • Lo dice Georgia
  • しあわせのるーるはままがおしえてくれた
  • Крутая Джорджия
  • Donne, regole... e tanti guai!
  • Georgias Gesetz
  • Mère-fille, mode d'emploi
  • 乔治亚法则
  • Правилата на Джорджия
  • Twarda sztuka
  • Vlastní pravidla
  • Σπίτι με κανόνες
+10 more
  • החוק על פי ג'ורג'יה
  • Georgia Yasası
  • 조지아 룰
  • Ela é a Poderosa
  • 家有辣嬤, ჯორჯიას წესები
  • Крута Джорджія
  • 幸せのルールはママが教えてくれた
  • Ho diu la Georgia
  • หลานสาวตัวร้าย กับคุณยายปราบพยศ
  • 乖女唔易做

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FAQ

Georgia Rule FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Georgia Rule, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Georgia Rule?

Georgia Rule runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Georgia Rule released?

Georgia Rule was released on May 11, 2007.

Who directed Georgia Rule?

Georgia Rule was directed by Garry Marshall.

More films by Garry Marshall

Who is in the cast of Georgia Rule?

Georgia Rule stars Lindsay Lohan, Felicity Huffman and Jane Fonda.

How much did Georgia Rule make at the box office?

Georgia Rule grossed $25 million worldwide ($19.1 million domestic, $5.9 million international).

How is Georgia Rule rated?

Georgia Rule has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 25 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does Georgia Rule have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Georgia Rule has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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