Valley Girl
Seen it?1983 | 99 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 50 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 The Last American Virgin or Girls Trip, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$17 million worldwide on a $350K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martha Coolidge
- Nicolas CageRandy
- Deborah ForemanJulie Richman
- E. G. DailyLoryn
- Michael BowenTommy
- Cameron DyeFred Bailey
- Heidi HolickerStacey
- Michelle MeyrinkSuzi Brent
- Tina ThebergeSamantha
- Lee PurcellBeth Brent
- Richard SandersDrivers' Ed Teacher