Valley Girl (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1983, Valley Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Martha Coolidge, running about 99 minutes. “She's cool. He's hot. She's from the Valley. He's not.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.

Who’s in it. Valley Girl stars Nicolas Cage as Randy, Deborah Foreman as Julie Richman, E. G. Daily as Loryn and Michael Bowen as Tommy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Valley Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valley Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Valley Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Valley Girl (1983)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Valley Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Valley Girl worth watching?
Valley Girl holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Valley Girl?
Valley Girl stars Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, E. G. Daily, Michael Bowen and Cameron Dye.
When was Valley Girl released?
Valley Girl was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.