Pretty Woman (1990)
Kernel Score: 85% · 8,862 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1990-03-23
Runtime: 120 minutes
Is Pretty Woman worth watching?
Worth watching. A glossy Cinderella romance that works almost entirely because of Julia Roberts' charm. It's dated in places, but the chemistry and humour hold up as a feel-good watch.
Watch it if you
- want an easy, charming romantic comedy
- like opposites-attract love stories
- enjoy a star-making lead performance
Skip it if you
- dislike fairy-tale takes on money and class
- want a realistic romance
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Pretty Woman
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, while asking for directions; after, Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend to accompany him to a few social events, and the two get closer only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.
Pretty Woman parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Pretty Woman is an R-rated romantic comedy involving a wealthy businessman and a prostitute, with sexual content and mature themes.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Central plot involves a paid relationship with a prostitute and includes sexual content typical of an R rating.
- Products & purchases: Strong — Features conspicuous wealth, shopping sprees, and luxury lifestyle as major plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Pretty Woman
If you liked Pretty Woman, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- It Happened One Night (1934) — 87%: Classic screwball romance with an unlikely couple.
- Overboard (1987) — 77%: Class-clash romantic comedy with an unlikely couple.
- The Princess Diaries (2001) — 77%: Makeover and glamour story with lots of charm.
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: A gentler, more grown-up romantic comedy classic.
- Some Like It Hot (1959) — 89%: Classic, quick-witted comedy with a loveable cast.
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) — 89%: Joyful, feel-good classic.
Director
Garry Marshall
Cast
- Richard Gere as Edward Lewis
- Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward
- Ralph Bellamy as James Morse
- Jason Alexander as Philip Stuckey
- Laura San Giacomo as Kit De Luca
- Héctor Elizondo as The Hotel Manager
- Alex Hyde-White as David Morse
- Amy Yasbeck as Elizabeth Stuckey
- Elinor Donahue as Bridget
- Judith Baldwin as Susan
Pretty Woman FAQ
Is Pretty Woman worth watching?
Worth watching. A glossy Cinderella romance that works almost entirely because of Julia Roberts' charm. It's dated in places, but the chemistry and humour hold up as a feel-good watch.
Where can I watch Pretty Woman?
In the US you can stream Pretty Woman on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Pretty Woman OK for kids?
Pretty Woman is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Pretty Woman is an R-rated romantic comedy involving a wealthy businessman and a prostitute, with sexual content and mature themes.
What movies are like Pretty Woman?
If you liked Pretty Woman, try It Happened One Night, Overboard, The Princess Diaries and The Apartment.