
Where the Boys Are
Seen it?1984 | 94 min | Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 10 on Metacritic, 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
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
Four college co-eds travel to Fort Lauderdale for their Easter week of Spring Break, and become involved in a series of adventures and misadventures
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
10 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Hy Averback
- Lisa HartmanJennie Cooper
- Lorna LuftCarole Singer
- Wendy SchaalSandra Roxbury
- Lynn-Holly JohnsonLaurie Jameson
- Russell ToddScott Nash
- Howard McGillinChip
- Christopher McDonaldTony
- Daniel McDonaldCamden Roxbury
- Alana StewartMaggie
- Louise SorelBarbara Roxbury