Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up, she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school.

Director:

Francis Ford Coppola (as Francis Coppola)

Writers:

Jerry Leichtling, Arlene Sarner

Stars:

Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Barry Miller

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kathleen Turner	...	Peggy Sue
Nicolas Cage	...	Charlie Bodell
Barry Miller	...	Richard Norvik
Catherine Hicks	...	Carol Heath
Joan Allen	...	Maddy Nagle
Kevin J. O'Connor	...	Michael Fitzsimmons
Jim Carrey	...	Walter Getz
Lisa Jane Persky	...	Delores Dodge
Lucinda Jenney	...	Rosalie Testa
Wil Shriner	...	Arthur Nagle
Barbara Harris	...	Evelyn Kelcher
Don Murray	...	Jack Kelcher
Sofia Coppola	...	Nancy Kelcher
Maureen O'Sullivan	...	Elizabeth Alvorg
Leon Ames	...	Barney Alvorg

Storyline

A 43-year-old mother and housewife who's facing divorce is thrust back in time when she attends her high-school reunion. Given the chance to change the course of her life, she finds herself making many of the same choices.

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Plot Keywords:

alternate timeline | alternate history | high school | reunion | divorce | 

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Taglines:

Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently? Peggy Sue is going back with the chance to change her destiny.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Movie Channel [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peggy Sue, su pasado la espera

Filming Locations:

Cloverdale, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,942,408, 13 October 1986, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$41,382,841

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Rastar Pictures, Zoetrope Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Features Kathleen Turner's only Oscar nominated performance.

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Goofs

When Charlie and Peggy leave Peggy's house in Charlie's 1958 Chevy, there isn't a rear-view mirror inside the car. Later, when they arrive at school, there is.

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Quotes

[Peggy Sue purposely squirts ink across Delores' blouse]
Delores Dodge: AHHHHH!
Peggy Sue: Oh I'm so sorry!
Delores Dodge: YOU DID THAT ON PURPOSE!
Peggy Sue: These pens are so tricky...
Delores Dodge: Go stuff your bra!
Peggy Sue: I beg your pardon?
Delores Dodge: Take a long walk off a short pier!
Peggy Sue: [amused] Have a nice day!

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Connections

Referenced in Seinfeld: The Smelly Car (1993)

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Soundtracks

He Don't Love You
(uncredited)
Written by Curtis Mayfield, Calvin Carter and Jerry Butler
Performed by Nicolas Cage with Pride & Joy

User Reviews

"Oh, Ma...Chanel No.5 Always Makes Me Think Of Home" - Peggy Sue

What a great movie! Originally intended for Debra Winger, but Kathleen Turner is wonderful as the title character Peggy Sue. It's a time-travel movie about a 42 year old woman who gets transported back in time to high school (circa early 1960's). Who wouldn't love an opportunity like that, not to mention being 18 again?? My favorite scene is when she walks back into her house, & sees her mom young again, while that beautiful music plays on the soundtrack. It's so touching & heartfelt. This movie has it all. Great acting, comedy, drama, fantasy, & a good story. Nicholas Cage can get annoying at times, but he felt this was the best way to portray his character (Charlie). He gets to "sing" in this movie too ("He Don't Love You"). Look for a very early performance by Jim Carrey. The cast also includes Helen Hunt & Catherine Hicks (the mom on the TV show "7th Heaven").