Reckless
Seen it?1984 | 94 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (0% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 romantics. If you loved The Last Picture Show, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Prescott is reckless too. She dumps her conventional life and boring boyfriend to follow Johnny wherever his dangerous path leads.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
0% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Foley
- Aidan QuinnJohnny Rourke
- Daryl HannahTracey Prescott
- Kenneth McMillanJohn Rourke Sr.
- Cliff DeYoungPhil Barton
- Lois SmithMrs. Prescott
- Adam BaldwinRandy Daniels
- Dan HedayaPeter Daniels
- Billy JayneDavid Prescott
- Toni KalemDonna
- Jennifer GreyCathy Bennario