Uptown Girls Soundtrack: Directed by Boaz Yakin, Uptown Girls is a 2003 American comedy-drama starring Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning. The film follows Molly Gunn (Murphy), the sheltered daughter of a late rock star who, after her inheritance is embezzled, takes a job as nanny to Ray (Fanning), a precocious hypochondriac girl in Manhattan.
Quick Facts
| Title | Uptown Girls |
| Type | Film (Comedy-Drama) |
| Director | Boaz Yakin |
| Release Date | August 15, 2003 (United States) |
| Composer | Joel McNeely |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Where to Stream / Listen | Soundtrack available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, SoundCloud |
Who composed the Uptown Girls Soundtrack?
Joel McNeely composed the Uptown Girls score; he is best known for his film and television scores, such as Air Force One (1997), The Avengers (1998), and Soldier (1998).
Cast
Starring: Brittany Murphy (Molly Gunn), Dakota Fanning (Lorraine “Ray” Schleine), Marley Shelton (Ingrid), Donald Faison (Huey), Jesse Spencer (Neal Fox), Heather Locklear (Roma Schleine), and Austin Pendleton (Mr. McConkey). Nas, Carmen Electra, Mark McGrath, Dave Navarro, and Duncan Sheik appear as celebrity guests in a funeral scene.
Uptown Girls Soundtrack List
Here is a complete list of Uptown Girls’ soundtracks. You can listen to them on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, SoundCloud, and other platforms.
- Charmed Life is a song by Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer, written by Keith Brown and Steve Mandile.
- Time is a song by Chantal Kreviazuk. The song is part of the album What If It All Means Something, released December 24, 2002.
- Slung-Lo is a song by Erin McKeown. The song is part of the album Grand, released in 2003.
- Spinning Around The Sun is a song by Martina Sorbara. The song is part of the album Uptown Girls, released August 5, 2003.
- Victory is a song by The Weekend. The song is part of the album Uptown Girls, released August 5, 2003.
- On Your Own is a song by Sense Field. The song is part of the album Living Outside, released July 22, 2003.
- Sheets of Egyptian Cotton is a song by Jesse Spencer. The song is part of the album Uptown Girls, released August 5, 2003.
- Frightened is a song by Toby Lightman. The song is part of the album Little Things, released March 30, 2004, by Lava Records.
- E Is For Everybody is a song by Cooler Kid. Featured in the show Kim Possible (2003).
- The Truth Be Told is a song by Keram Malicki-Sanchez.
- Night of Love is a song by Jesse Spencer.
- Molly Smiles is a song by Jesse Spencer.
- Solo Piano (Score) is a song by Joel McNeely.
Music lovers can enjoy Uptown Girls’ soundtrack on various platforms like YouTube, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. (External Link: Uptown Girls Soundtrack)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Uptown Girls soundtrack?
Joel McNeely composed the score for Uptown Girls (2003). He is also known for Air Force One (1997) and The Avengers (1998).
When was Uptown Girls released?
Uptown Girls, directed by Boaz Yakin, was released in the United States on August 15, 2003.
Where can I stream the Uptown Girls soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and SoundCloud.
Is there a sequel to Uptown Girls?
No. Uptown Girls is a standalone 2003 film with no sequel or reboot announced as of 2026.
Who stars in Uptown Girls?
Brittany Murphy stars as Molly Gunn alongside Dakota Fanning as Ray, with Marley Shelton, Donald Faison, Jesse Spencer, and Heather Locklear in supporting roles.
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