Modern Girls (1986): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Modern Girls is a 1986 romantic comedy directed by Jerry Kramer, starring Virginia Madsen as Kelly, Daphne Zuniga and Cynthia Gibb. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $604,849 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Jerry Kramer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Modern Girls About?
The premise of Modern Girls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Never stand in line. Never pay for your own drinks. Never sit next to a dweeb. Margo, Kelly and CeCe share three things: they’re roommates, stunningly beautiful, and addicted to the glittering L.A. rock‑and‑roll scene. A night tangled with a rock star, an arrogant ex‑boyfriend, a pseudo‑sadist and the city’s friendliest nerd sends their glamorous adventure spiraling out of control.
Modern Girls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- disc jockey
- woman in a bathtub
- nightclub
- fountain
- mistaken identity
- los angeles california
- sunglasses
- limousine
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- independent film
- climbing stairs
- man wears eyeglasses
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- woman wears eyeglasses
- photography
- 1980s
- actor playing dual role
- night
- city
- use of bloody as epithet
- dancer
- gloves
- promise
- beard
- talking bird
- pretending to be someone else
- talking in a car
- storm
- parking a car
- proverb
- bathroom
- reading a note
- mustache
- police station
- wristwatch
- airplane
- looking for someone
- car park
- following someone in a car
- upside down view
- tour bus
- lying on table
- impersonation
- police
- record player
- lighting a candle
- bottle opener
- nickname
- pop star
- bedroom
- alarm clock
Modern Girls Cast & Characters
Virginia Madsen leads the cast as Kelly, with Daphne Zuniga as Margo and Cynthia Gibb as CeCe. Directed by Jerry Kramer; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Kramer
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Virginia Madsen as Kelly - Daphne Zuniga as Margo
- Cynthia Gibb as CeCe
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Clayton Rohner as Clifford / Bruno X
Also Starring in Modern Girls
· 34 more- Josh Richman Milo
- Troy Evans Club Owner
- Rick Overton Marsalis
- Chris Nash Ray
- Cindera Che Music Video Dancer
- Mike Pniewski Fire Marshall
- Karen Russell Music Video Dancer
- Stephen Shellen Brad
- Mark Holton Boss
- John Dye Hunk
- Mike Muscat Mechanic
- Richard Fullerton Redneck
- Gary Goetzman Undercover Cop
- Martin Ferrero Music Video Director
- Stuart Charno Nerdy Guy
- Vojislav Govedarica Doorman
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- Michael Clarke Police Officer
- Carl Weintraub Bartender
- Pamela Springsteen Tanya
- Ron Campbell DJ #2
- Cameron Thor DJ #1
- Michael Frost Music Video A.D.
- Quin Kessler Retro Vamp
- Kelly Radusch Music Video Dancer
- Caitlin McLean Music Video Dancer
- Sharron Shayne Supervisor
- Debra Johnson Music Video Dancer
- Tawny Frerét Groupie
- Yvette Holland Vasquez Groupie
- Steve Nemeth Flunky
- J.L. Crabbe Tour Guide
- Charles Zucker Guy in Line
- Janet Bowen Girl in Line
- Paulette LeSage Gilbert Music Video Dancer
More from Jerry Kramer
More films directed by Jerry Kramer: Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, Styx - Caught In The Act, Gallagher: We Need a Hero and Making Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Modern Girls Plot Summary
What happens in Modern Girls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Three women in their early twenties, Margo [Daphne Zuniga], Kelly [Virginia Madsen], and Cece [Cynthia Gibb], share a Los Angeles apartment and juggle ordinary daytime gigs with a nightlife that hums with neon, temptation, and risk. Margo works in telemarketing and often finds the routine of the desk job draining; Cece gets fired from her department store job, a setback that contributes to the disarray and restless energy between them; Kelly thrives behind the counter of a pet shop, charming both customers and critters alike, a skill that somehow translates into selling herself and her dreams as well.
Full summary
The whole story of Modern Girls, scene by scene
Modern Girls Box Office
Modern Girls grossed $604,849 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$604.8K
- US & Canada
- $604.8K
How Well Do You Know Modern Girls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the pet shop employee among the three friends?
Cars in Modern Girls
24 cars on screen, including the 1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible and the Jeep CJ-7.
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1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
Jeep CJ-7 Important role -
1986 Volkswagen GTI II Typ 19E Important role -
1975 AMC Pacer Minor role
Modern Girls Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Modern Girls - Hummeln im Hintern” and “シンシア・ギブの モダン・ガールズ”.
- Also known as
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- Modern Girls - Hummeln im Hintern
- シンシア・ギブの モダン・ガールズ
- Chicas modernas
- Hummeln im Hintern
- Földi boszorkányok
- Модерни момичета
- Dzisiejsze dziewczyny
- Noies modernes
- 摩登女郎
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Modern Girls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Modern Girls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Modern Girls?
Modern Girls runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Modern Girls released?
Modern Girls was released on November 7, 1986.
Who directed Modern Girls?
Modern Girls was directed by Jerry Kramer.
More films by Jerry Kramer Who is in the cast of Modern Girls?
Modern Girls stars Virginia Madsen as Kelly, Daphne Zuniga as Margo and Cynthia Gibb as CeCe, among 38 credited actors.
How much did Modern Girls make at the box office?
Modern Girls grossed $604,849 worldwide.
Does Modern Girls have a post-credit scene?
No. Modern Girls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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