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Vision Quest

Seen it?

1985 | 105 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 Call Me by Your Name or Foxcatcher, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

After deciding he needs to do something meaningful with his life, high school wrestler Louden Swain sets out on a mission to drop weight and challenge the area's undefeated champion, which creates problems with his teammates and health. Matters are complicated further when Louden's father takes in an attractive female drifter who's on her way to San Francisco.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 218K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harold Becker

  • Matthew ModineLouden Swain
  • Linda FiorentinoCarla
  • Ronny CoxLarry Swain
  • Daphne ZunigaMargie Epstein
  • Charles HallahanThe Coach
  • Michael SchoefflingKuch
  • Harold SylvesterGene Tanneran
  • J.C. QuinnElmo
  • MadonnaSinger
  • Forest WhitakerBalldozer