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The Sure Thing

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1985 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $18 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 262K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Reiner

  • John CusackWalter "Gib" Gibson
  • Daphne ZunigaAlison Bradbury
  • Anthony EdwardsLance
  • Boyd GainesJason
  • Tim RobbinsGary Cooper
  • Lisa Jane PerskyMary Ann Webster
  • Viveca LindforsProfessor Taub
  • Nicollette SheridanThe Sure Thing
  • Marcia ChristieJulie
  • Robert Anthony MarcucciBobby