8 Seconds
Seen it?1994 | 105 min | Drama, Romance, Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 romantics. If you loved True Grit or Hud, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
31% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Avildsen
- Luke PerryLane Frost
- Stephen BaldwinTuff Hedeman
- Red MitchellCody Lambert
- Cynthia GearyKellie Frost
- James RebhornClyde Frost
- Carrie SnodgressElsie Frost
- Linden AshbyMartin Hudson
- Ronnie Claire EdwardsCarolyn Kyle
- Cameron FinleyYoung Lane
- Dustin MayfieldTeenage Lane