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Seen it?1991 | 83 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.9 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After falling asleep in a Target dressing room, an unhappy heiress wakes up locked inside the store overnight with a local slacker and notorious liar, leading the two unlikely companions to bond over their shared desire to escape their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 246K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bryan Gordon
- Frank WhaleyJim Dodge
- Jennifer ConnellyJosie McClellan
- Dermot MulroneyNestor Pyle
- Kieran MulroneyGil Kinney
- John M. JacksonBud Dodge
- Jenny O'HaraDotty Dodge
- Noble WillinghamRoger Roy McClellan
- Nada DespotovichPenny Dodge
- Reid BinionCal Dodge
- Barry CorbinOfficer Don