The Good Guy (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Good Guy is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Julio DePietro, starring Alexis Bledel as Beth Vest, Scott Porter and Andrew McCarthy. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $100,688 worldwide on a $10 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $100.7K
- budget
- $10M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Julio DePietro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Whitest Pouring Films
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Good Guy About?
The premise of The Good Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beth, an ambitious Manhattanite and urban conservationist, wants a great career, solid friends, and a romance. She falls for Tommy, a charismatic Wall Street hot‑shot, but his thoughtful colleague Daniel complicates things. As the love triangle unfolds, Beth learns dating in the city is like finance—high risk, high reward, and full of hidden angles.
The Good Guy Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- william shakespeare character
- women
- reference to bulimia
- romantic comedy
- quirky comedy
- workplace drama
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- cheating boyfriend
- book club
- job promotion
- wall street manhattan new york city
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- male female relationship
- boiler room
The Good Guy Cast & Characters
Alexis Bledel leads the cast as Beth Vest, with Scott Porter as Tommy Fielding and Andrew McCarthy as Cash. Directed by Julio DePietro; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Julio DePietro
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Alexis Bledel as Beth Vest - Scott Porter as Tommy Fielding
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Andrew McCarthy as Cash -
Bryan Greenberg as Daniel Seaver
Also Starring in The Good Guy
· 6 more- Colin Egglesfield Baker
- Trini Alvarado Sylvia
- Anna Chlumsky Lisa
- Aaron Yoo Steve-O
- Kate Nauta Cynthia
- Christine Evangelista Brooke
More from Julio DePietro
More films directed by Julio DePietro, best-rated first: The Good Guy and Undecided: The Movie.
The Good Guy Plot Summary
What happens in The Good Guy 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
Beth Alexis Bledel is a young Manhattanite and urban conservationist who yearns for a life that balances a fulfilling job, loyal friends, and a partner to share it with. She falls for Tommy Fielding Scott Porter, a charismatic and successful investment broker who seems to have everything—brilliant wit, a thriving career, and the ear of a ruthless boss, Cash Andrew McCarthy.
Full summary
The whole story of The Good Guy, scene by scene
The Good Guy Box Office & Budget
The Good Guy grossed $100,688 worldwide on a $10 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$100.7K
- US & Canada
- $100.7K
- Budget
- $10M
The Good Guy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Good Guy.
How Well Do You Know The Good Guy?
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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- Question 10: not answered
Which actress portrays Beth, the urban conservationist?
The Good Guy Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “O Homem Ideal” and “The Good Guy – Wenn der Richtige der Falsche ist”.
- Also known as
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- O Homem Ideal
- The Good Guy – Wenn der Richtige der Falsche ist
- Aşk Oyunu
- Le Fiancé idéal
- Pan Dokonalý
- 好男孩
- A jó pasi
- הבחור הטוב
- Хороший парень
- Bărbatul potrivit
- 尋找完美情人
- Labais puisis
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- Доброто момче
- Właściwy facet
- 좋은 남자
- Geras vyrukas
- Хороший хлопець
- Ο Τέλειος Άντρας
- Il bravo ragazzo
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The Good Guy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Good Guy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Good Guy?
The Good Guy runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Good Guy released?
The Good Guy was released on April 25, 2009.
Who directed The Good Guy?
The Good Guy was directed by Julio DePietro.
More films by Julio DePietro Who is in the cast of The Good Guy?
The Good Guy stars Alexis Bledel as Beth Vest, Scott Porter as Tommy Fielding and Andrew McCarthy as Cash, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Good Guy make at the box office?
The Good Guy grossed $100,688 worldwide on a budget of $10 million.
Does The Good Guy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Good Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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