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Grandview, U.S.A.

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 37m
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5.4/10
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Patrick Swayze, and C. Thomas Howell in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?
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With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone e... Read allWith only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writer
    • Ken Hixon
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Patrick Swayze
Top credits
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writer
    • Ken Hixon
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • C. Thomas Howell
    • Patrick Swayze
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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    Jamie Lee Curtis and Patrick Swayze in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
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    Patrick Swayze in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
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    Jamie Lee Curtis and C. Thomas Howell in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
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    Jamie Lee Curtis in Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)

    Top cast

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    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Michelle 'Mike' Codyas Michelle 'Mike' Cody
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Tim Pearsonas Tim Pearson
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Ernie 'Slam' Websteras Ernie 'Slam' Webster
    Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue
    • Donny Vintonas Donny Vinton
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Candy Websteras Candy Webster
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Bob Codyas Bob Cody
    Carole Cook
    Carole Cook
    • Betty Wellesas Betty Welles
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Mr. Clarkas Mr. Clark
    Ramon Bieri
    Ramon Bieri
    • Mr. Pearsonas Mr. Pearson
    Elizabeth Gorcey
    • Bonnie Clarkas Bonnie Clark
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Johnny Maineas Johnny Maine
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Maryas Mary
    Camilla Hawk
    • Mrs. Pearsonas Mrs. Pearson
    Melissa Domke
    • Susan Pearsonas Susan Pearson
    Jason Court
    • Bennyas Benny
    Tim Gamble
    • Larry Hurlbuckas Larry Hurlbuck
    Fred Lerner
    Fred Lerner
    • Tucker Smithas Tucker Smith
    • Director
      • Randal Kleiser
    • Writer
      • Ken Hixon
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Patrick Swayze's song, "She's like the wind", was originally written by him for "Grandview USA", as a love theme between Swayze and Jaime Lee Curtis's characters, but it was scrapped, due to the comedic and somewhat raunchy nature of the film. It would eventually be used three years later in Swayze's film "Dirty dancing"
    • Goofs
      During the dream scene, while walking with his parents, the shadow of a boom mic is visible on the ground toward the left side of the screen.
    • Quotes

      Ernie 'Slam' Webster: [Bob and Mike are carrying a very drunk Slam to the truck]

      [Slam talking drunk]

      Ernie 'Slam' Webster: I'm sorry everyone.

      Bob Cody: There are 2 kinds of drunks, those that are sorry and those that soon will be.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour: Episode dated 15 May 1984 (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Take Me Home To Grandview, U.S.A.
      Written and Produced by Graham Russell

      Performed by Air Supply

      Courtesy of Arista Records

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Losertown, USA (web)
    This is a strange movie and another spicy relationship from Kleiser coming back from Santorin. Usually, Smalltown, USA is almost paradise and this one says the opposite : it's a pit, faraway of modern life and hard for professional life or romances as every one knows every body ! That was indeed my feeling in my own hometown before leaving for the big city… The movie takes a long time to get settled (while it's only 100 minutes), but it's worth staying because this coming of age story (a theme that has always resonates in me) is about a grad teen having a crush for Jamie Lee ! Sure her occupation is crazy (manager of stunt cars) but in her cowboy clothes or in the teen fantasies as a rock star, she is totally stunning and thus i was really connected with what's happening between them. Swayze was solid as a poor hick unable to save his weeding while Jenny was a big disappointment : she thus plays her unfaithful wife but like the future Tralala from Red Hook, she is too much into teasing and nothing else… As this small town is near Chicago, we have also as bonus, the locals siblings from the area, maybe in their 1st appearance as both sister and brother are still young !
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    • Nov 20, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Speedway Trio
    • Filming locations
      • Pontiac, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • CBS Theatrical Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,743,119
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,194,293
      • Aug 5, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,743,119
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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