Little Darlings
Seen it?1980 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (67% 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Rushmore, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two 15-year-old girls from different sides of the tracks compete to see who will be first to lose their virginity while at camp.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$34 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ronald F. Maxwell
- Tatum O'NealFerris
- Kristy McNicholAngel
- Armand AssanteGary
- Matt DillonRandy
- Margaret BlyeMs. Bright
- Nicolas CosterMr. Whitney
- Krista ErricksonCinder
- Alexa KeninDana
- Abby BluestoneChubby
- Cynthia NixonSunshine