Permanent Record
Seen it?1988 | 92 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz, 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fallout, start here.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marisa Silver
- Keanu ReevesChris Townsend
- Alan BoyceDavid Sinclair
- Michelle MeyrinkM.G.
- Jennifer RubinLauren
- Pamela GidleyKim
- Barry CorbinJim Sinclair
- Kathy BakerMartha Sinclair
- Michael ElgartJake
- Phil DiskinSecurity Guard
- Lou ReedHimself