Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies.Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies.Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life, until he has to win a river rafting race with three college buddies.
James Sikking
- Tozer
- (as James B. Sikking)
Julia Montgomery
- Lisa
- (as Julie Montgomery)
Jeana Keough
- Molly
- (as Jeana Tomasina)
Romy Walthall
- Corky
- (as Romy Windsor)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMichael Keaton was originally approached to play Bob McGraw. The role later was cast with actor Steve Guttenberg, who over the course of a weekend, instead decided to sign onto Police Academy (1984), leaving the production without a lead actor. In the end, the lead male part was cast with actor Tim Matheson from National Lampoon's Animal House (1978).
- Quotes
Heather Merriweather: You wouldn't lie to me?
Bob McGraw: Of course I would lie to you, I'm a guy. But I'm not lying now.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Making of 'Up the Creek' (1984)
Featured review
"Was it as good for you as it was for me?"
Tim Matheson easily carries this "Animal House" follow up comedy. You get a nice dose of his sarcasm, a white water rafting competition, a dog that plays charades, a tad of nudity, good looking outdoor photography, and several inspired hilarious moments. Comparing "Up the Creek" to some other teen romps, I would have to say that it holds up quite well. "American Pie" I rate 6.5, " Animal House" 8.0, and "Up the Creek" 6.0. I'd rank it slightly better than something like "Malibu Bikini Shop" 5.5. The film is fast moving, and rarely a moment goes by without something outrageous happening. It also seems to have aged quite well, since most of the movie takes place in the woods and on the creek. I was surprised how much I liked it. - MERK
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- merklekranz
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Rafts
- Filming locations
- Bend, Oregon, USA(and environs)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,708,269
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,210,882
- Apr 8, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $11,708,269
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