Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsWhatever (1998) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Susan Skoog (writer)
Release Date:
10 July 1998 (USA) more
Tagline:
1981. In an era of just say no, they said yes.
Plot:
A teen faces her impending adulthood in the carefree sex and drug revolution years of the early 80's prior to fears of AIDS... more | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(20 articles)
'New Moon' Stars Invade Stores On Nationwide Tour
(From MTV Movie News. 10 November 2009, 3:06 AM, PST)
Where Does Rihanna's 'Russian Roulette' Fit In The History Of Racy Covers?
(From MTV Newsroom. 20 October 2009, 2:26 PM, PDT)
User Comments:
I loved it! more (31 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Liza Weil | ... | Anna Stockard |
| Chad Morgan | ... | Brenda Talbot |
 | Frederic Forrest | ... | Mr. Chaminski |
 | Kathryn Rossetter | ... | Carol Stockard |
| Marc Riffon | ... | Martin |
| Dan Montano | ... | Zak |
 | John G. Connolly | ... | John Woods |
 | Gary Wolf | ... | Eddie |
 | Tony Torn | ... | Mr. Stanley |
| Trey Compton | ... | Sam |
| Joe Mantragna | ... | Chris |
| Matt Rumbaugh | ... | Tony |
| Jim Neville | ... | Rob |
| Garret Spencer | ... | Joe |
| Destiny Matranga | ... | Lynn |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive teen drug and alcohol use, language including sexual dialogue, sexuality and some violence.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
112 min
Color:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Sam can be seen in at least two scenes wearing Batman: The Animated Series pajamas. BTAS debuted in 1992. Whatever takes place in 1981. more
Soundtrack:
Tom Sawyer more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (31 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Whatever (1998)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Wheeling, W.V. | grantcatton |
| What a lame movie | barte76 |
| whatever! | FilmJunkieWannabe |
| Help with a song | Utopia2-0 |
| SANJAH GURGANPREET | FilmJunkieWannabe |
| Whatever sequel | FilmJunkieWannabe |
Recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Sweet Hereafter | The Ice Storm | Across the Universe | American Beauty | King of New York |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Drama section | IMDb France section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
What a movie!!! A pleasant surprise I caught purely by accident the other night on the Sundance channel. As a person who was 13 in 1981, this movie struck a chord in me that wasn't just nostalgia. Most of the characters were memorable and more than just a little familiar to me; Ana, VERY real, I knew half a dozen girls like her, including me. Her English professor, the spiteful and vindictive Mr. Stanley, who didn't have a pain in the ass teacher like this? All of the various heads, drunks and sluts that flocked to Friday night keggers and house parties. Even her ever-hopeful, yet terribly sad mother was a brilliant touch. The script was so well written, in that, while there wasn't much of a real storyline, a few days in the life really, even the secondary characters were anything but one dimensional.
I loved the soundtrack as well, not only did it make me want to break out some of my highschool vinyl, it did a great job of enhancing scenes without taking over and drowning out the actors.
The best thing about this movie though, no FAKE, sugary Hollywood ending!