Desperately Seeking Susan
Seen it?1985 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globes: Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$27 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 181K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susan Seidelman
- Rosanna ArquetteRoberta Glass
- MadonnaSusan
- Aidan QuinnDez
- Mark BlumGary Glass
- Robert JoyJim
- Laurie MetcalfLeslie Glass
- Anna ThomsonCrystal
- Will PattonWayne Nolan
- Steven WrightLarry Stillman D.D.S.
- John TurturroRay