Puberty Blues
Seen it?1981 | 87 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Eighth Grade or Lady Bird, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney ingratiate themselves with a new group of boys.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford
- Nell SchofieldDebbie Vickers
- Jad CapeljaSue Knight
- Tony HughesDanny
- Jay HackettBruce
- Ned LanderStrach
- Michael ShearmanGlenn
- Jeffrey RhoeGarry
- Dean DunstoneSeagull
- Sandy PaulTracey
- Leander BrettCheryl