A teen must protect his family when his mother's sinister new boyfriend begins exerting his authority in their home.
Director:
Michael AptedWriter:
Ron Koslow
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Cast
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| Teri Garr | ... | Wendy | |
| Peter Weller | ... | Sam | |
| Christopher Collet | ... | Jake | |
| Corey Haim | ... | Brian | |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | Lisa | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Lee | |
| Chris Gartin | ... | Adam | |
| James Harper | ... | Mr. Rader | |
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Richard Brandon | ... | Dad |
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Gayle Harbor | ... | Joanne |
| Ellen Barber | ... | Wendy's Girlfriend | |
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Richard E. Szlasa | ... | Coach Gant |
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Beverly May | ... | Mrs. Mercer |
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Brian Lima | ... | Robby |
| J.D. Roth | ... | Ken | |
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Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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drug | woman in jeopardy | ends with freeze frame | one word title | teenage boy |Taglines:
There's a new man in his mother's life. A difficult, dangerous, violent man. Now Jake's got to stand up for himself and his family. See more »Parents Guide:
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Released in the same year as another Michael Apted film about the difficulties of growing up. The difference was that 28 Up (1984) was a highly-acclaimed documentary. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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26 October 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$1,606,214, 28 October 1984Gross USA:
$6,250,994Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$6,250,994Company Credits
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Prime Video has you covered this holiday season with movies for the family. Here are some of our picks to get you in the spirit.
This is not, nor was it intended to be, a happy movie.
Wendy, (a great performance by Teri Garr), is a very lonely and extremely vulnerable divorced Mother of two boys. She is wooed and won by Sam, (Peter Weller), a great guy and perfect husband/father replacement. Wendy's oldest son, Jake, discovers a secret which Wendy chooses to downplay rather than jeopardize her relationship with Sam.
What should Jake do?
Not all life situations are happy situations. The script is a strong and realistic rendering of a very believable situation. For a happy movie, I recommend "Mary Poppins".