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Georgia Rule

"Georgia Rule" is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Mark Andrus.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Georgia Rule is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall and written by Mark Andrus. It stars Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, and Felicity Huffman, and follows a troubled teenager sent to live with her grandmother for the summer in rural Idaho. The film was released by Universal Pictures and received mixed-to-negative reviews.

Premise

The film centers on Rachel, a rebellious teenager who is sent to stay with her grandmother Georgia for the summer. The story is set partly in rural Idaho and focuses on conflict within three generations of women.

Cast

Jane Fonda plays the grandmother Georgia, while Lindsay Lohan plays Rachel and Felicity Huffman plays Rachel’s mother Lily. Supporting cast members include Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, Garrett Hedlund, Laurie Metcalf, and Héctor Elizondo.

Production and release

Georgia Rule was directed by Garry Marshall and written by Mark Andrus. The film premiered in U.S. theatres on May 11, 2007, distributed by Universal Pictures.

Reception

The film received generally negative reviews, although some sources note praise for individual performances. Its commercial return is generally described as disappointing; sources describe its box-office performance as weak relative to its reported production budget.

Key facts

  • The film centers on a rebellious teenager sent to her grandmother's for the summer.
  • Stars Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, and Felicity Huffman.
  • Released in U.S. theatres on May 11, 2007.
  • Received mixed-to-negative reviews.
  • Box-office performance was weak relative to production budget.
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Canadian context

The film was part of mainstream North American theatrical distribution and remains available through international streaming and digital platforms accessible to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Georgia Rule"?
It is a 2007 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in "Georgia Rule"?
The film stars Jane Fonda, Lindsay Lohan, and Felicity Huffman.
What is the plot of "Georgia Rule"?
A rebellious teenager is sent to stay with her grandmother for the summer, leading to family conflict and revelations about the past.
When was "Georgia Rule" released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on May 11, 2007.
Who wrote "Georgia Rule"?
The screenplay was written by Mark Andrus.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Rule
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  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/georgia_rule
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  3. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/georgia-rule
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  4. Morgan Creek Productions — https://morgancreek.com/films/georgia-rule/
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  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70065103
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