
Going Berserk
Seen it?1983 | 85 min | Comedy
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With rough reviews, soft box office and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who love relationship stories and anyone looking to switch off and smile. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 25 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Steinberg
- John CandyJohn Bourgignon
- Joe FlahertyChick Leff
- Eugene LevySal DiPasquale
- Alley MillsNancy Reese
- Pat HingleEd Reese
- Ann BronstonPatti Reese
- Eve BrentMrs. Reese
- Elizabeth KerrGrandmother Reese
- Richard LibertiniRev. Sun Yi Day
- Dixie CarterAngela