The Goodbye Girl Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Goodbye Girl, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Goodbye Girl (1977) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Thank you Neil Simon for making us laugh at falling in love... again.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss as Elliot Garfield; Marsha Mason as Paula McFadden; Quinn Cummings as Lucy McFadden; Paul Benedict as Mark; Barbara Rhoades as Donna; Theresa Merritt as Mrs. Crosby; Michael Shawn as Ronnie; Patricia Pearcy as Rhonda
About The Goodbye Girl
After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10-year-old daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Goodbye Girl?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Goodbye Girl?
Richard Dreyfuss as Elliot Garfield; Marsha Mason as Paula McFadden; Quinn Cummings as Lucy McFadden; Paul Benedict as Mark; Barbara Rhoades as Donna; Theresa Merritt as Mrs. Crosby; Michael Shawn as Ronnie; Patricia Pearcy as Rhonda
Is this The Goodbye Girl guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



