Mystic Pizza
Seen it?1988 | 104 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved When Harry Met Sally... or Always Be My Maybe, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 348K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Donald Petrie
- Julia RobertsDaisy
- Annabeth GishKat
- Lili TaylorJoJo
- Vincent D'OnofrioBill
- William R. MosesTim
- Adam StorkeCharlie
- Conchata FerrellLeona
- Joanna MerlinMrs. Arujo
- Porscha RadcliffePhoebe
- Arthur WalshManny