The Goodbye Girl

The Goodbye Girl is a 1977 American romantic comedy-drama film that tells the story of an unlikely trio: Paula McFadden, a former chorus girl and single mother living in Manhattan with her precocious 10-year-old daughter Lucy; Elliot Garfield, a quirky but sweet aspiring actor who sublets Paula's apartment after being dumped by his live-in girlfriend; and Paula, who reluctantly agrees to let Elliot stay despite their initial clashes over eccentric habits. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, love, and career, the two form an unlikely bond that blossoms into romance. With Richard Dreyfuss earning a well-deserved Oscar win for his portrayal of Elliot Garfield, this film became the first romantic comedy to earn $100 million in box-office grosses.