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The Sure Thing (1985)

Directed by Rob Reiner

Comedy | Road Movie | Romance

Overview

Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other’s nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they’ve already found before it’s too late.

Rated PG-13 | Length 95 minutes

Actors

John Cusack | Daphne Zuniga | Anthony Edwards | Boyd Gaines | Tim Robbins | Lisa Jane Persky | Viveca Lindfors | Nicollette Sheridan | Marcia Christie | Robert Anthony Marcucci | Sarah Buxton | Lorrie Lightle | Joshua Cadman | Krystal Richards | John Putch | Steve Pink | Tracy Reiner | Jimmy Baron | Martin J. Layton | Amy Resnick | Robert Bauer | Frantz Turner | Garry Goodrow | Robert Snively | Carmen Filpi | Richard Hamilton | George Memmoli | Stephanie Blake | Sunshine Parker | Fran Ryan | Teresa Baxter | Larry Hankin | Julie Ow | Noelle Williams | John Richard Petersen | Tamara Carrera | Chris Tashima

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

RIP Rob Reiner.

I’ve been wanting to revisit this for a number of years. This is a film that really needs to be seen when you’re young and have your whole life ahead of you. It’s still a very fun and charming film.

John Cusack is so freakin’ young, and I forgot that Tim Robbins has a small role.

Part of this was filmed at UCLA around the time I went there.

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