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Satisfaction

Name: Satisfaction
Genre: Comedy, Music, Romance
Released: 1988-02-12
Cast: Justine Bateman, Liam Neeson, Trini Alvarado, Scott Coffey, Britta Phillips

1988 | 92 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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: Aimed squarely at romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Low effort, high reward: just press play. If you loved Dinner in America or Valley Girl, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Zips along, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joan Freeman

Justine BatemanJennie Lee
Liam NeesonMartin Falcon
Trini AlvaradoMooch
Scott CoffeyNickie
Britta PhillipsBilly
Julia RobertsDaryle
Debbie HarryTina
Chris NashFrankie
Michael DeLorenzoBunny Slotz
Tom O'BrienHubba