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Seen it?1985 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$100K worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 65K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Reynolds
- Kevin CostnerGardner Barnes
- Judd NelsonPhil Hicks
- Sam RobardsKenneth Waggener
- Chuck BushDorman
- Marvin J. McIntyreTruman Sparks
- Suzy AmisThe Girl
- Glenne HeadlyTrelis
- Pepe SernaGas Station Mechanic
- E. G. DailyJudy
- Jane A. JohnstonPhil's Mom