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The Sure Thing

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
21K
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John Cusack, Nicollette Sheridan, and Daphne Zuniga in The Sure Thing (1985)
Walter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.
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Walter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out... Read allWalter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.Walter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
21K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writers
    • Steve Bloom
    • Jonathan Roberts
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Daphne Zuniga
    • Anthony Edwards
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writers
    • Steve Bloom
    • Jonathan Roberts
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Daphne Zuniga
    • Anthony Edwards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 82User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga in The Sure Thing (1985)
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    John Cusack, Nicollette Sheridan, and Daphne Zuniga in The Sure Thing (1985)
    John Cusack, Nicollette Sheridan, and Daphne Zuniga in The Sure Thing (1985)
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    Nicollette Sheridan in The Sure Thing (1985)
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    Top cast

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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Walter 'Gib' Gibsonas Walter 'Gib' Gibson
    Daphne Zuniga
    Daphne Zuniga
    • Alison Bradburyas Alison Bradbury
    Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards
    • Lanceas Lance
    Boyd Gaines
    Boyd Gaines
    • Jasonas Jason
    Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins
    • Gary Cooperas Gary Cooper
    Lisa Jane Persky
    Lisa Jane Persky
    • Mary Ann Websteras Mary Ann Webster
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Professor Taubas Professor Taub
    Nicollette Sheridan
    Nicollette Sheridan
    • The Sure Thingas The Sure Thing
    Marcia Christie
    • Julieas Julie
    Robert Anthony Marcucci
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Sarah Buxton
    Sarah Buxton
    • Sharonas Sharon
    Lorrie Lightle
    • Lucyas Lucy
    Joshua Cadman
    Joshua Cadman
    • Jimboas Jimbo
    Krystal Richards
    • Girl in Photoas Girl in Photo
    John Putch
    John Putch
    • Mastinas Mastin
    Steve Pink
    Steve Pink
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    Tracy Reiner
    Tracy Reiner
    • Alison's Friendas Alison's Friend
    Martin J. Layton
    • Frat Guyas Frat Guy
    • (as Marty Layton)
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Steve Bloom
      • Jonathan Roberts
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Actress Daphne Zuniga once said: "It's hard to admit, but I really was a lot like this character."
    • Goofs
      When Gib teaches Alison to shotgun a beer his pants become soaked with beer but when he leaves the room they are completely dry.
    • Quotes

      Gib: [encounter a padlocked trailer while attempting to get out of the rain] It's locked! Good! This is very good! It's important that this place should have an air-tight security system... in the middle of nowhere!

      Alison: [digs through her bag] I might have a nail file... I have a credit card. I have a credit card!

      Gib: Credit cards work on a completely different kind of lock.

      Alison: No, you don't seem to understand. I have a credit card!

      Gib: You have a credit card?

      Alison: I have a credit card!

      Gib: [relieved] You have a credit card.

      Alison: [suddenly crestfallen] Oh. My dad told me *specifically* I can only use it in case of an emergency.

      Gib: [sarcastically] Well, maybe one will come up.

    • Alternate versions
      This film has an alternate version. The first scene of the alternate version starts with the scene right before Lance's dialogue "Private Gibson" to Gibson (John Cusack) where Gibson is sitting alone. This version doesn't have scenes with Gibson's dialogue to two women. This version delete the scene where Gibson's roommate is making love to his girlfriend. This version also doesn't have the scene where John Cusack kisses the girl in Lance's room close to the end of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Beach Boys: An American Band/Maria's Lover/The Purple Rose of Cairo/The Sure Thing (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Infatuation
      (Main Title Song)
      Written by Rod Stewart (as R. Stewart), Duane Hitchings (as D. Hitchings) and Roland Robinson (as R. Robinson)
      Performed by Rod Stewart
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
      Published by Rod Stewart/Hitchings Music/Rowland Robinson Music

    User reviews82

    Review
    Top review
    watch this movie JUST FOR PLEASUUUUURE!!!
    There are a few 80's teen movies I enjoy, and some I enjoy very much. But this is my favorite one of all time. This movie introduced a new kind of guy to me; the really cool Everyman with an Alterna-geek bent, and I have loved John Cusack since. No matter how many times I see this movie, it's still fresh and hilarious, and John is in peak form as the Average College Guy, sprinting across the USA to get with the lovely blond fantasy girl. The plot is predictable, but this version of "boy-wants-dumb-chick-ends-up-with-smart-chick" is really witty and terrific. Daphne Zuniga is the perfect Straight (wo)Man to Gib's charming goofiness. Eventually she sees the fun in things, and he sees that not everything is a joke. Someone here said every character has quotable lines, and they are right. Consider outer space, grab a trough of spritzer and watch this movie.
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    3
    • TeaBunny
    • Apr 23, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 1, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Volltreffer
    • Filming locations
      • Knotty Pine Motel - 2160 North Wilson Way, Stockton, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Embassy Pictures
      • Monument Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,135,531
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,124,782
      • Mar 3, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,135,531
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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