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Girlfriends (1978)

English comedy drama film directed by Claudia Weill

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
1h 26m 86 min
Released
11 August 1978
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Girlfriends has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 11 August 1978. It is directed by Claudia Weill and stars Melanie Mayron, Bob Balaban and Christopher Guest.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Fred Murphy
Produced by
Claudia Weill
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$500,000
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award
Set in
New York City

Release and where to watch

In theatres
11 August 1978
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Girlfriends?

Girlfriends has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes, or 86 min.

When did Girlfriends release?

Girlfriends released on 11 August 1978.

Who directed Girlfriends?

Girlfriends is directed by Claudia Weill.

Who is in the cast of Girlfriends?

The cast of Girlfriends includes Melanie Mayron, Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, Jane Anderson, Mike Kellin and Russell Horton.

What is the budget of Girlfriends?

The budget of Girlfriends is reported as $500,000.

What is Girlfriends rated in the US?

Girlfriends is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 12 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.