UPTOWN GIRLS (2003) | The Best of Ray and Molly Compilation | MGM

A grown-up woman who kept her childish instincts and behavior starts working as the nanny of an 8-year-old girl who actually acts like an adult. But everything ends right-side up.
Uptown Girls (2003)
Directed by Boaz Yakin
Screenplay by Julia Dahl and Mo Ogrodnik and Liza Davidowitz
Story by Allison Jacobs
Cast: Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Marley Shelton, Donald Faison, and Heather Locklear
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language
Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms.
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[@blossomx1804]

Ive always been impressed with Dakota Fannings actung skills. Especially as a child. So natural.

[@purplemist7]

​@@SERGIO-cr6uyWhy not correct them? Maybe English isn't their first language.

[@cherrysIushie]

Yes! That “You’re not gonna!” was so good hahaha 3:36

[@bugzpudding]

@@purplemist7even if it is its a shame people still come at others for simple spelling errors. like the call is coming from inside of the house if its a problem to you

[@Wshmg]

🎉!!!

[@gorillaglue7232]

@@SERGIO-cr6uy 😁

[@iamai_iggs]

this movie was so much more nuance and beautiful than the rating given to it because the men who rated it simply did not understand the theme of navigating childhood trauma, grief, abandonment and girlhood

[@siva6272]

its a chick flick....🥴

[@nayaabshah1155]

@@siva6272 you don’t get it. Sad.

[@siva6272]

@@nayaabshah1155 i do get it . not sad

[@iamai_iggs]

@@siva6272 I literally listed out the themes in the movie for you to look for and you still don't get it. quite sad for you indeed.

[@thiskid990]

Was just thinking about this. You see it in every movie where the main character is a girl honestly. Even Tarantino films get this treatment lol. This movie is so overlooked

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

As someone who lost their dad as a young kid, this movie portrays that grief so well. RIP Brittany 🤍

[@madelineanabella6400]

Does anyone know what happened to Brittney? I hear a different story everywhere I look.

[@MissAshley-jq9gl]

​@madelineanabella6400 I think she was sick with the flu and it went to her lungs and she accidentally overdosed. It's very odd because her husband died similarly

[@lisamcdonald1014]

She died of pneumonia which the coroner reported

[@ninathetarotgirl]

People said the house was molding, thats why they ended up in the same similiar way ​@@MissAshley-jq9gl

[@Handtutweh]

@zoomer9686 no liar

[@bellak46]

This movie will forever be a favorite. It feels so comforting watching it. As a child it felt magical and luxurious.

[@itiswhatitismydudes]

This movie is everything

[@EstherTembo-z5u]

What is the name of movie please

[@lilmama28]

@@EstherTembo-z5uUptown Girls

[@katharinaspeelman1623]

My parents remember sending me with my favorite baby sitter to see it when I was 3 years old!!! I don’t remember i was too young!

[@pinokosthewife]

Uptown Girls ​@@EstherTembo-z5u

[@VirtualLunacy]

Britney Murphy just oozed charisma. She was a special kind of person.

[@lilachodan4941]

I just read she died. So sad. She was charming on the screen

[@TheStepmonkey]

She had an innocence and charm about her, definitely a tragic loss 😢

[@dgeneric7518]

I really think the saddest part of this movie WAS getting Ray almost excited to ride the teacups, and watching her take public transport, and mastering a bite of the hot dog; and then they get there and it's complete disappointment that the park is closed... That hurt me, and reminded me of my own childhood disappointments. Now as a mom, I warn my kids never to expect that things will go perfect. It's heartbreaking when your children are disappointed.

[@anarcho-communist11]

Yep but I think they put that in there because that's what happens in reality sometimes and it's a time to teach them how to handle sadness in a healthy way

[@pip.pip.pooray]

same goes to when molly promised that ray's dad will last longer...molly shouldve not be so sure and make it clear it cant be for certain but theres a big chance. otherwise, i love molly and ray together. seems like they healed each other

[@Kc54976]

Now as an adult I see it differently. Not only that point that things don’t always work out. But also showing that Britney Murphys character is not acting like an adult who would maybe plan out going etc

[@samwiseg7380]

Yes. Same here- always have a plan B ready. Funny, I'm from NYC, so when I saw this the first thing I thought was - the Aquarium is right next door they could just go there! 😂

[@Chelssums]

I think another thing is that Ray experienced so many false promises from her mom. When you do that to a child, it messes with your trust in other people. So when she finally trusted someone with something she absolutely would never do, it just reaffirmed that Ray can’t trust anyone. We know this isn’t true and the movie used this as a good opportunity to show that just because one bad thing happens, it doesn’t mean you should generalize it- especially after trauma.

[@jaymak_16]

"Newz falash, ya not gunna! In the meantime, ya work FOR MEE." The delivery 👌👌👌.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

News flash, Mussolini.. I QUIT!!

[@ally1816]

That child had the best facial expressions id ever seen

[@arontamas5639]

When Ray replied after Molly said she's employed by her mom: "Look around. You see her anywhere?" That was one of the saddest reply as a comeback.....

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Parental abandonment at its sadness

[@outkastedgoth]

Sh

[@outkastedgoth]

Satan

[@fazieco]

And the implications that ray herself had to use both means to see a little of her mom as well is even worse

[@godslaya4563]

Dakota is so precious. Her little glasses and little dresses. 😭

[@justclassicglam]

The way that Ray acts in the beginning is a spitting image of her mother, because she wants her mothers approval, attention and validation. It's actually quite sad, especially the Fruit Punch scene -- you could totally see her judgemental and pretentious mom saying that to her, and Ray is just regurgitating that sentiment she was told to Molly.

[@bmr1010]

A through pleasing notion.

[@TheStepmonkey]

Yea, she was letting her resentment on Molly because she felt abandoned by her mother 😢

[@sandysutton2684]

Britney Murphy. What a star that had so much to give, and talent. She would have been a movie star I’m sure, she was funny and also did dramatic well. Love this movie x

[@jessicaavery751]

She..WAS..a movie star. She starred in this movie…??

[@velvetchiharu]

@@jessicaavery751 lol she was definitely a movie star… wonder if commenter just wasn’t around at the time. Brittany Murphy had already been in several big films (8-mile?? Girl interrupted??) alongside other talented actors and even dated Eminem and Ashton Kutcher during a time when tabloids were at their peak. She wasn’t the biggest, biggest star but she was easily a household name.

[@Inspired-one58]

She definitely WAS a movie star! She starred in some huge movies.

[@madelineanabella6400]

She was in 8 mile with Eminem… I think he was dating the actress that played his mother at the time… Kim Basinger , I think was her name but I could be wrong.

[@laurenj6771]

I bet this was so fun for Dakota to film. It’s every kid’s dream to be able to act like this without getting in trouble for it at some point in their life

[@k27334]

Watching this movie now I’m realizing Ray’s character is like a mean version of Matilda😂 Dakota did amazing playing her!

[@jaycerrito3142]

A mean germaphobe Matilda

[@rb4128]

I love this movie! It’s a bit of an emotional roller coaster, but I always feel so optimistically happy by the end ☺️

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Every story has an end, but in life, every happy ending is just a new beginning

[@santanahibbler]

Brittany Murphy could have played Barbie for sure 😢

[@kyon-kyon-]

yes in this movie she reminded me of a barbie doll

[@Bossjpdave]

True. 😂

[@Bossjpdave]

True. 😂

[@coconutorange7609]

And MM

[@charliebear154]

OMG YES 😭💔

[@ChanelCoco-pk7mp]

I always feel sad at the ending when Dakota Fanning/Lorraine “Ray” says “Every story has an end” and Brittany Murphy’s character fades away to the end credits scene 😞 RIP Brittany Murphy ❤️

[@lisamcdonald1014]

But in life, every happy ending is just a new beginning

[@silasbezerra6954]

I miss her (Brittany Murphy)... R.I.P. :-(

[@jesseiese3976]

This movie going to be 20 years now

[@anthgoji]

If she was still alive, she could have been Rouge the Bat in Sonic the hedgehog 3 movie, that's coming out in 2024.

[@Danzamagu]

We all do

[@donita94]

Me to NGL

[@dchedid6875]

@@anthgoji that's so random lol but aight

[@enyalacerate2521]

I love this movie so much. I haven't watched it in forever, I need to watch it again. Ray and Molly are like big sis and lil' sis. RIP Brittany 💗💞

[@Clare1981]

I loved this movie, it is so sad. I never realised how much I am like Molly until I just re-watched this clip. Such a beautiful movie.

[@starlightmusicdisk]

the "get a broom." part is hilarious

[@sarahcooper29]

Yeah! 😂

[@__mcat]

swinging door!!! 😅💀

[@FatimaMarques0890]

One of my fave chick flicks that's actually good, well acted and emotional.

[@christineb6524]

I loved Brittany Murphy in every movie that I’ve seen her in 🥰. Miss that ,special bubble, that she definitely was ✌🏽

[@daisychong3488]

She's one of my favorite actresses. I was so sad when I heard she passed away.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

I was 14 back in 2009 when the news of Brittany Murphy's death hit headlines

[@serenat2411]

Such an underrated movie! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robquin1525]

The chemistry between these two is astounding

[@nickp2271]

Britney Murphy is gone, but Dakota Fanning's still around. These two were a perfect duo for the film.

[@AnimalLover--]

Brittany is such a cutie pie! Rip she was an adorable angel on earth and now one in heaven! Fly high and have fun

[@scouser2010ify]

Dakota was always so talented

[@allfame95]

Was?

[@happyvalentino]

I’ve always been so jealous over how drop dead gorgeous Brittany was, just such a beautifully structured face with gorgeous hair Im a simp

[@daisychong3488]

If you are, so am I.

[@daughteroftheHighest.]

Jesus is Alive. Jesus Loves you, God bless. ✝️❤️♾️

[@davidmastroianni7682]

It's not being a simp to recognize beauty and talent and specialness in a woman. She was truly unique and had a magical dreamy quality to her. There will not be another Brittany.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

I know right?

[@sweetLemonist]

Oh she was my girl crush too!

[@alexACNH]

Loved this movie. Dakota & Brittany brilliant together. Laughed and cried with them.

[@nvndorm]

love this film, Brittany and Dakota made a great work!!!

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

back when people had normal teeth and not blazing white bars of pearls in their mouths lol

[@Opalmiller19]

Believe me, those chemicals aren’t great, neither is excess fluoride from brushing double daily. I’d reccomend light use and if tummy upset then use Herbal toothpastes like Himalaya brand

[@Opalmiller19]

Coconut oil can be used to do “oil pulling” which is naturally drawing out stains, just swish with coconut oil

[@Funeral_Mannequin]

It was 2003, not 50 years ago.

[@rebeccagibbs4128]

@@Funeral_Mannequin yet the difference in such a short time is pretty incredible

[@kellymurphy6667]

Sheesh her teeth here still look pretty pearly white imo

[@susiesunshine43]

😢😢 GONE TOO SOON!!!!! SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND WAS JUST SUCH A WONDERFUL, HAPPY PERSON!!! RIP BRITTANY!!! WE MISS YOU, GIRL!!

[@waltuhh_white]

Rest in Peace, Brittany. ❤

[@christinadodd5780]

My favorite Brittany Murphy movie!❤ I am Sam is my Dakota Fanning movie, but she was awesome in this too!

[@brandonhealy7158]

I grew up watching Charlotte’s web. I loved Dakota ever since that film 🥰 i knew there was something different about Dakota. I remember Brittany Murphy being a household name in our house ever since I was little. I’ve always wondered who she was so I finally watched clueless and uptown girls recently, and now I see why. She was so magical, way way too good for this world. I hope she’s in a better place now 💝

[@Pinkgreentea1]

This movie is ICONIC, They don't make movies like this anymore

[@celinekavanagh5866]

Dakota Fanning is so adorable and funny and Brittany Murphy was so beautiful 😍

[@costealucia5357]

Such a talented kid was Dakota, i don't see many mvoies with ehr anymore but clearly she is a good actrice.

[@RiversBeachNature]

She left acting to finish high school and graduate from college. She's a doctor or something now.

[@MsJubjubbird]

She was good but when she was no longer cute then she was like any other actress. I think her sister had more talent

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Elle Fanning portrayed Aurora in “Maleficent” (2014) and the sequel “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) alongside Angelina Jolie

[@al.s.3277]

@@MsJubjubbirdIt was both, she wasn’t as pretty as many actresses need to be to go far. Her acting skills got less and less impressive as time went by. Elle is beautiful and also has great acting skills, so, no surprise she had a better career than her older sister.

[@MsJubjubbird]

@@al.s.3277 Abigail Breslin went through it too and I think McKenna Grace to some degree. Cute kids but a bit wooden. Being cute and adorable and charismatic is a great skill for a child star. More depth is required past teenagerhood.

[@desiderata333]

I adored Brittany Murphy and miss her to this day. She was extremely talented and a radiant light! When I think of her passing, my heart breaks a little more for her. I wonder what ever happened to her mother? Rest In Paradise sweet, loving, beautiful soul. 💞💜❤‍🩹🙏

[@tylerbuck1900]

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy (1977-2009)

[@anthgoji]

If she was still alive, she could have been Rouge the Bat in Sonic the hedgehog 3 movie, that's coming out in 2024.

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

🕯️🪽❤️

[@AngelaFinley-vs7fu]

Any movie with Brittany is a gem.❤❤❤❤

[@lisamcdonald1014]

1977-2009

[@Therock-mp3vp]

for the whole 1 hour and 30 minutes of this movie ive just been staring into brittany murphys beautiful eyes

[@stefanmovieflixtomasi]

Love this movie so much. Now here as this movie turned 20 this week. Happy 20th Anniversary to Uptown Girls 08/15/23!

[@CC-si3cr]

Dakota was 15 when Brittany died. I wonder how she handled her untimely death.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Devastated

[@minervacuervo4662]

I actually love this movie. It’s profound

[@DutchieBunn]

I remember watching this as a little girl. This movie is nothing but nostalgic for me. I was 6 or 7 at the time this movie came out and I remember whenever I watched it, ray made me feel so sad for her. I didn't understand at the time and sometimes I think I was trying to relate to her when I was younger. I still love this movie. I haven't seen it in a few years and I am planning on watching it tonight, I am sure it will bring a tear to my eyes once again. It's such a powerful film.

[@happyhaydee]

I just discovered it and really emjoyed it.

[@richierich1166]

RIP Brittany 🕊️❤️.

[@oooh19]

It’s sad and surprising she’d never been to Disney especially being wealthy

[@Pokemonkeys]

No one had time or patience to take her.

[@Chelsea_Rene]

I love this movie R.I.P Brittany Murphy ❤

[@beccacertifiedpersonaltrai3636]

While I haven't lost my dad, I lost my best friend at 10 years old. There are many details. I can't say that I have completely healed. I probably will not fully heal in this lifetime. I have experienced childhood trauma in a different way.

[@hjvveight4074]

She was so sweet lost at early age ,had ora something special about the way she conducted herself so a sweet 💗 💕 sure would have been huge in more movies but taken from us all .

[@unicornL]

Aww the part where Brittany was worried about the wrinkles....and she never got them

[@jasminmenzies9759]

😢

[@denisedillinger1354]

The original Harley Quinn Brittany Murphy was so sublime , miss her so much ❤❤❤

[@nicolekalasuva9812]

It’s literally insane how much Brittany looks like Lily Reinheart or however you spell her name lol 😅

[@scarzbel]

Omg yes

[@Zpdpn]

It’s the other way around

[@royery]

If they make a new and improved Brittany Murphy film, Lily should definitely play as her!

[@jasminmenzies9759]

​@@royeryYES!!

[@Teddyluvsbrick]

I absolutely love this movie ❤

[@kjthekunoichi]

How abt a reboot/ remake/ sequel w Dakota Fanning as an adult but being a character like Brit Murphy here & w another child actress being her child character here?😊

[@carissashley]

YES.

[@Mollyanholly]

It might be too sad for her

[@MaKdAnNy581]

Never even heard of this film… just came across this clip and very intrigued to see the rest.

[@adamscottv]

So sad seeing her again ... gone way too soon.

[@elixi4ra]

tis movie makes me miss brittany so much

[@h.b16]

I watched this just after my dad passed away when I was 14…I was traumatized. It made me so sad.

[@Jess-y7c]

This movie is so underrated!!!

[@Sensates85]

Wow, I have not heard of this movie till now. Great performance by both!

[@emmataylor590]

Brittany Murphy was so young, RIP

[@MyLifeThai371]

I remember when Brittany passed away all those years ago. RIP Brittany

[@LifewithFlorence_265]

I used to love this movie so much.

[@michellepetros8491]

Wow Dakota was intense never saw this b4.

[@FullTimePatient37]

THIS movie sounds more real than Life itself..

[@RickDistance]

I bought the DVD 3 years ago. :)

[@thejoyfulnoisechoirinc5150]

I Miss Brittany Murphy in our world

[@melissacarter3247]

One of my all time favorite movies 🎥 love it 😍🤩😍

[@DaughterOfHelios]

I loved this so much when I was little would watch it all the time.

[@EleyReiHer]

This movie 🍿 is ahead of its time

[@ClassicPlus-z2o]

I love this movie so much!!!!

[@MoisePicard-xe3sd]

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy 😢 I gotta check out this movie.

[@HibiscusJelly]

RIP Brittany Murphy ❣️

[@gmann6269]

5:27 Dear God, Brittany Murphy was thin. Her arm is no thicker than little Dakota's.

[@feudian]

I never noticed that until I saw this coment. :( RIP Brittany 🤍

[@ineshadixon1377]

I honestly don’t know any other child star who could’ve played this as well as dokota.

[@Zpdpn]

Now this hits different as I get older I wear clothes that reminicise my childhood that was stolen.

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

R.I.P. Brittany Murphy!

[@couldcareless_]

best movie out there

[@wonderingwanderer6782]

That first line by Dakota fanning in this clip ❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 we need to hear it more often

[@mm-fm2iz]

The part where they're in the teacups is the best part and when she hugs Molly after coz Ray stops hiding her feelings and opens up

[@heathermetz3974]

This was a cute movie.

[@hourglasstv01]

Oh this movie has been 20 years old, I will find out how the actors in the movie are now on my channel

[@magzgutierrez3884]

R.I.P gorgeous Brit 🪽😇

[@kyle6838]

Brittany was and is so Beautiful I miss seeing her on the big screen

[@LifewithFlorence_265]

I hate that they break it up in several parts. So I'm gonna wait until they've shown them all and then binge😂😂

[@FiveFiveOfFire]

Brittany Murphy is a very beautiful woman and had a very bubbly personality. She’s very missed deeply and mourned deeply. ❤

[@clairewillow6475]

News flash Mussolini 😂

[@rebeccashuman6199]

Brittany Murphy should’ve played Barbie because she’s tall, pretty, & super skinny and a role model for young girls 😅

[@K2SonicFan]

She was dead before that movie was even conceptualized

[@NAAAAAAAAOMI]

I would actually want to hangout with the nanny but I also support ray

[@bjlyon615]

Yes, it’s a miracle we even exist!

[@rileygranderson6125]

These two were perfect together❣️Brittany will always be my favourite actress👸🏼🌟🌹She could have played any role perfectly❣️I will never get over the fact that she never had the chance to play Harley Quinn. For this is the only real Harley Quinn ❣️❤️‍🔥

[@Ts-lz1gj]

Ray is like Sophia from golden girls

[@Gxrome]

Brittany Murphy 😢 i wish she's still here with us

[@surarong-d3y]

I don't know why, it's hard for me to sit down quietly and watch a movie now

[@MarvinaBigby]

Britney we miss you dear you were so wonderful on screen and off

[@donaldmerriweather8718]

Really good movie

[@miriabdullayev1551]

R.I.P Brittany Murphy