The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love (1995)

67% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
70% of users liked it
(6,184 ratings)

This endearing romantic comedy about two high school girls, blue collar tomboy Randy (Laurel Holloman) and privileged, popular Evie (Nicole Ari Parker), was the first mainstream success for director Maria Maggenti, who chronicles the odd couple's relationship from tentative first steps to… More This endearing romantic comedy about two high school girls, blue collar tomboy Randy (Laurel Holloman) and privileged, popular Evie (Nicole Ari Parker), was the first mainstream success for director Maria Maggenti, who chronicles the odd couple's relationship from tentative first steps to full-blossoming romance. Cast almost entirely with newcomers, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love brings Randy's family (a lesbian aunt and an assortment of current and past partners), Evie's well-heeled and overprotective mother (Stephanie Barry), and a collection of friends, enemies, one ex-boyfriend (Andrew Wright), and one unsatisfactory affair (Maggie Moore) into the mix, balancing the excitement and passion of adolescent romance with the pitfalls of social and familial rejection. Maintains a light and quirky tone throughout, reminiscent in many ways of the teen comedies of John Hughes. ~ Genevieve Williams, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Maria Maggenti
Genres: Drama, Romance, Gay & Lesbian

In Theaters: Jun 16, 1995 Wide
On DVD: May 4, 2004

Critic Reviews

, USA Today
Less incredible than interminable.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Warm-hearted, funny, and involving.
Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com
Only holds the interest above a sea of other bland teen romantic comedies for the girl-girl titillation factor - and only just barely
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
about twice as cutesy as it needs to be

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Featured Audience Ratings

John M

One of the best films ive ever seen. A classic love story well written and well acted. Touches the heart and makes you realize that everyone falls in love and hurts at the end.
Coxxie M

this is uh... um lets see... this just uh mmmm.... well even a huge lezzie fan like me just cant get into it.
Red L

Movie about a relationship between classmates (happens to be lesbian). The ending is just too corny.
Jason S

Not all that good.
Megan S

Very cute movie...the perfect blend of drama and humor. It was both touching and funny. The ending is completely crazy and hilarious.
Anastasia B

Laurel Holloman, anyone? Yes here she is in BLW, the ages Before the L word at the tender age of 24. Next to her, Nicole Ari Parker. Together they make a wonderful young couple that's so great to watch.The adventure they go through is basically, an emotional one and has to do… More
Laurel Holloman, anyone? Yes here she is in BLW, the ages Before the L word at the tender age of 24. Next to her, Nicole Ari Parker. Together they make a wonderful young couple that's so great to watch.The adventure they go through is basically, an emotional one and has to do with the difficulty of their families to accept their relationship, even though one of them lives in a family of lesbians! There are also sideffects of Randy Dean's failure at school and failure to protect herself adequately from a former girlfriend... more on the screen. I just have to say I loved this!
Leo L

A great film. A personal favorite.
Ina S

Another one of these cute teenager coming out-films. Take your popcorn and watch it with friends. Or give it to your teenaged cousin who has a hard time coming out in her small town... ;-)

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Cast

Laurel Holloman
as Randy Dean
Nicole Ari Parker
as Evie
Kate Stafford
as Rebecca Dean

Sabrina Artel
as Vicky
Maggie Moore
as Wendy
Toby Poser
as Lena

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