Lars and the Real Girl (2007): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Lars and the Real Girl is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Craig Gillespie, starring Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and Ryan Gosling. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $11.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Craig Gillespie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $12M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lars and the Real Girl About?
The premise of Lars and the Real Girl without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy and withdrawn man develops a romantic attachment to a mannequin, leading to unexpected consequences for himself and his close-knit community. As he attempts to navigate a relationship with the doll, those around him grapple with their understanding of love, acceptance, and the complexities of human connection. The story explores themes of loneliness, empathy, and the search for belonging in a heartwarming and poignant way.
Lars and the Real Girl Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex doll
- introvert
- psychologist
- shyness
- in love with an inanimate object
- mental illness
- delusion
- rural setting
- child like
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- lifesize doll
- aphephobia
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- imaginary girlfriend
- mother dies in childbirth
- small town
- counseling
- church
- brother brother relationship
- wwjd
- spring the season
- doll
- loss of confidence
- rejection
- loneliness
- guilt
- doctor's office
- physician
- church service
- teddy bear
- cemetery
- neighbor
- wheelchair
- garage
- bowling alley
- anxiety attack
- church choir
- chopping wood
- family relationships
- bathtub
- community support
- winter
- tolerance
- first kiss
- death in childbirth
- brother in law sister in law relationship
- bowling
- internet
- ineptitude
- gentle cinema
- shy man
Lars and the Real Girl Cast
Emily Mortimer leads the cast, with Paul Schneider and Ryan Gosling. Directed by Craig Gillespie.
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Director Craig Gillespie
More from Craig Gillespie
More films directed by Craig Gillespie, best-rated first: I, Tonya, Dumb Money, Supergirl and Million Dollar Arm.
Lars and the Real Girl Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lars and the Real Girl 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Lars and the Real Girl Plot Summary
What happens in Lars and the Real Girl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lars Lindstrom resides in a small room adjacent to the garage of the house that he and his brother, Gus, inherited from their father. Despite the warm intentions of his pregnant sister-in-law, Karin, who often invites him for family meals, Lars consistently declines. When he does join them, conversations are typically awkward, and he feels an overwhelming urge to leave swiftly. This young man struggles deeply with forging connections, whether with family, co-workers, or fellow church-goers.
Full summary
The whole story of Lars and the Real Girl, scene by scene
Lars and the Real Girl Box Office & Budget
Lars and the Real Girl grossed $11.3 million worldwide on a $12 million budget, 94% of what it cost. $6 million came from the US and Canada and $5.3 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.3M
94% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $6M
- International
- $5.3M
- Budget
- $12M
Lars and the Real Girl Awards & Nominations
Lars and the Real Girl was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 6 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2008.
6 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2008 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Ryan Gosling
- Nominated Best Writer
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Ryan Gosling
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Artios Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Independent Feature - Drama/Comedy
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Golden Globes 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Ryan Gosling
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
Lars and the Real Girl Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 1 trailer and 12 clips.
- Clip Lars and the Real Girl (1/12) Movie CLIP - Worried About Lars (2007) HD
- Clip Lars and the Real Girl (2/12) Movie CLIP - Meeting Bianca (2007) HD
- Clip Lars and the Real Girl (3/12) Movie CLIP - Dinner with the Real Girl (2007) HD
- Clip Lars and the Real Girl (4/12) Movie CLIP - Bianca Goes to the Doctor (2007) HD
How Well Do You Know Lars and the Real Girl?
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 is the name of the main character's lifelike doll?
Cars in Lars and the Real Girl
6 cars on screen, including the 1987 Toyota Tercel and the 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency.
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1987 Toyota Tercel Main role -
1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Important role -
Grumman-Olson P-500 Minor role -
1995 Hyundai Accent Minor role
Lars and the Real Girl Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Lars e una ragazza tutta sua” and “Lars y una chica de verdad”.
- Also known as
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- Lars e una ragazza tutta sua
- Lars y una chica de verdad
- 充氣娃娃之戀
- Lars et l'amour en boîte
- Ларс і справжня дівчина
- 내겐 너무 사랑스러운 그녀
- Lars e o Verdadeiro Amor
- ラースと、その彼女
- Lars ja se ainoa oikea
- Miłość Larsa
- Լարսը և Իրական Աղջիկը
- Lars und die Frauen
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- Ларс и настоящая девушка
- Une fiancée pas comme les autres
- 充气娃娃之恋
- Lars a jeho vážná známost
- Gerçek Sevgili
- Plasztik szerelem
- לארס והבחורה האמיתית
- A Garota Ideal
- Lars și fata reală
- Ο Λαρς και η Κούκλα του
- Lars ima curu
- Lars y la chica real
- Người Tình Trong Mộng
- หนุ่มเจี๋ยมเจี้ยม กับสาวเทียมรักแท้
- Lars ja Nukk
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Lars and the Real Girl FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Lars and the Real Girl, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lars and the Real Girl?
Lars and the Real Girl runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Lars and the Real Girl released?
Lars and the Real Girl was released on October 12, 2007.
Who directed Lars and the Real Girl?
Lars and the Real Girl was directed by Craig Gillespie.
More films by Craig Gillespie Who is in the cast of Lars and the Real Girl?
Lars and the Real Girl stars Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and Ryan Gosling.
How much did Lars and the Real Girl make at the box office?
Lars and the Real Girl grossed $11.3 million worldwide ($6 million domestic, $5.3 million international) on a budget of $12 million.
How is Lars and the Real Girl rated?
Lars and the Real Girl has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Lars and the Real Girl nominated for any awards?
Lars and the Real Girl received 6 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Lars and the Real Girl have a post-credit scene?
No. Lars and the Real Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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