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Some Girls (1988): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Some Girls (1988) movie poster

Some Girls is a 1988 romantic drama directed by Michael Hoffman, starring Patrick Dempsey as Michael, Jennifer Connelly and Andre Gregory. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $401,421 worldwide.

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Some Girls (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Michael Hoffman
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Some Girls About?

The premise of Some Girls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During Christmas break, college student Michael travels to Quebec City to visit his girlfriend Gabriella. Soon after his arrival she ends the relationship, and her two equally attractive sisters promptly begin courting him. Meanwhile, Michael must contend with Gabriella’s quirky, grandmother and her unconventional, often‑naked academic father.

Some Girls Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • male nudity
  • male pubic hair
  • male frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • three sisters
  • breast fondling
  • grandmother
  • christmas
  • dysfunctional family
  • coming of age
  • canadian
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
+38 more
  • female nudity
  • pubic hair
  • female topless nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • woman on top
  • love
  • man nude woman clothed
  • man in a wheelchair
  • senility
  • man kisses a woman's hand
  • father daughter kiss on the lips
  • bare chested male
  • citroen ds
  • quebec canada
  • man wrapped in a towel
  • man has sex with sisters
  • female full rear nudity
  • woman looks at her body in a mirror
  • sisters share a bed
  • man fondles a woman's breasts
  • english sheep dog
  • eccentric family
  • woman sits on a man's lap
  • man wears a nightshirt
  • christmas vacation
  • fur hat
  • surprise party
  • scene during opening credits
  • college girl
  • embarrassing nudity
  • backgammon
  • female star appears in swimsuit
  • woman wears a nightgown
  • voice over narration by lead character
  • clandestine meeting
  • sexy sister
  • concealed nudity
  • bathtub scene
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Cast & crew

Some Girls Cast & Characters

Patrick Dempsey leads the cast as Michael, with Jennifer Connelly as Gabriella and Andre Gregory as Mr. D'Arc. Directed by Michael Hoffman; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Some Girls

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Plot

Some Girls Plot Summary

What happens in Some Girls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Michael travels to Quebec City, Canada, for Christmas at the request of his college girlfriend Gabriella, who left school in the middle of the semester. He arrives tired and tense after hours of waiting at the airport, but Gabriella’s arrival brings a quick smile to his face and a mild defense of why they sometimes don’t answer their phones. The reunion is sweet at first, and Michael is eager to rekindle what they once had, brushing aside his impatience in favor of the chance to be with her again.

Full summary

The whole story of Some Girls, scene by scene

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Box office

Some Girls Box Office

Some Girls grossed $401,421 worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$401.4K

US & Canada
$401.4K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Some Girls?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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  9. Question 9: not answered

Where does Michael travel to for a Christmas visit?

Cars

Cars in Some Girls

18 cars on screen, including the 1972 Citroën DS 20 and the Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon.

All 18 cars
  • 1972 Citroën DS 20 in Some Girls 1972 Citroën DS 20 Important role
  • Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon in Some Girls Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon Important role
  • 1971 Pontiac Catalina in Some Girls 1971 Pontiac Catalina Minor role
  • 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Typ 1 in Some Girls 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Typ 1 Minor role
Details

Some Girls Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Essas Garotas!” and “我該愛哪個女孩”.

Also known as
  • Essas Garotas!
  • 我該愛哪個女孩
  • Essas Garotas
  • 我该爱哪个女孩
  • Algunas muchachas
  • Algunas chicas
  • Vannak lányok...
  • Отакі дівчатка
  • Les Trois Grâces et Moi
  • Някои момичета
  • 젊은 연인들
  • Некоторые девчонки
+7 more
  • Prima děvčata
  • 女孩们
  • Amo a mi novia
  • Niektóre Dziewczyny
  • Kära systrar
  • Noies!
  • Unele fete

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FAQ

Some Girls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Some Girls?

Some Girls runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Some Girls released?

Some Girls was released on September 9, 1988.

Who directed Some Girls?

Some Girls was directed by Michael Hoffman.

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Who is in the cast of Some Girls?

Some Girls stars Patrick Dempsey as Michael, Jennifer Connelly as Gabriella and Andre Gregory as Mr. D'Arc, among 9 credited actors.

How much did Some Girls make at the box office?

Some Girls grossed $401,421 worldwide.

Does Some Girls have a post-credit scene?

No. Some Girls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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