Pretty Woman (1990) soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie
The romantic comedy film Pretty Woman played a pivotal role in launching Julia Roberts into the spotlight. Her performance as Vivian Ward, a hired escort, showcased her acting talent and helped her establish herself in Hollywood. Similarly, Richard Gere also gained significant recognition for his role in the film as Edward Lewis, a wealthy businessman who employs Vivian.
Released on March 23, 1990, the film was a success at the box office, earning approximately $463 million against its $14 million budget, as per Collider. Critics attributed the film's success to several factors, including its writing, directing, and performances.
The soundtrack of Pretty Woman features songs that continue to be popular. This includes Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, King of Wishful Thinking by Go West, Show Me Your Soul by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. Those curious to learn more about the music that added to the film's appeal continue reading.
The soundtrack of Pretty Woman
The soundtrack for the film was released by EMI ahead of the film's release on March 13, 1990. This includes:
- Wild Women Do by Natalie Cole
- Fame 90 by David Bowie
- Show Me Your Soul by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- King of Wishful Thinking by Go West
- Tangled by Jane Wiedlin
- No Explanation by Peter Cetera
- Real Wild Child (Wild One) by Christopher Otcasek
- Life in Detail by Robert Palmer
- Fallen by Lauren Wood
- Oh, Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison
- It Must Have Been Love by Roxette
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About the film
Pretty Woman was written by J. F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall. It was produced by Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther, and Gary W. Goldstein under the banners of Touchstone Pictures and Silver Screen Partners IV. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution distributed the film.
The official synopsis for the film has been modified over time, but based on what has been highlighted on Amazon Prime Video, it reads:
"Academy Award nominee Julia Roberts (Steel Magnolias) and charismatic leading man Richard Gere (An Officer and a Gentlemen) light up the screen in Hollywood's biggest blockbuster of the year! Roberts stars as a streetwise down-on-her-luck working girl, whose chance encounter with with a handsome corporate mogul leads to an improbable love affair and a modern-day Cinderella fantasy.
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How to watch Pretty Woman?
Some of the platforms where people can watch Pretty Woman include Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, YouTube, Apple TV Plus, YouTube, and Fandango at Home (VUDU).
However, on almost all of the above-mentioned platforms, the film is available for rent and purchase but cannot be streamed free with a subscription. For instance, on Amazon Prime Video, the film is available for rent starting at $3.79 and purchase starting at $17.99.
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