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Welcome to 18

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Mariska Hargitay and Courtney Thorne-Smith in Welcome to 18 (1986)
ComedyDrama

Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch.Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch.Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch.

  • Director
    • Terry Carr
  • Writers
    • Judith Sherman Wolin
    • Terry Carr
  • Stars
    • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Mariska Hargitay
    • JoAnn Willette
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    321
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Terry Carr
    • Writers
      • Judith Sherman Wolin
      • Terry Carr
    • Stars
      • Courtney Thorne-Smith
      • Mariska Hargitay
      • JoAnn Willette
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Mariska Hargitay, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and JoAnn Willette in Welcome to 18 (1986)
    Welcome to 18 (1986)
    Mariska Hargitay and Courtney Thorne-Smith in Welcome to 18 (1986)

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    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith
    • Lindsey
    Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay
    • Joey
    JoAnn Willette
    JoAnn Willette
    • Robin
    • (as Jo Ann Willette)
    Cristen Kauffman
    • Talia
    Erich Anderson
    Erich Anderson
    • Roscoe
    • (as E. Erich Anderson)
    John Putch
    John Putch
    • Cory
    Jeff MacGregor
    • Cliff
    Brian Bradley
    • Fuscha
    Michael MacRae
    Michael MacRae
    • Gallpin
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Miss Bulah
    Brandis Kemp
    Brandis Kemp
    • Miss Reba
    Eli Cummins
    • Trump
    Graham Ludlow
    • Pipes
    Mickey Jones
    Mickey Jones
    • Harper
    Dee Booher
    • Tough Broad
    Cletus Young
    • Hud
    Clay Stokes
    • Cassidy
    • (as Clay Stone)
    Michael Greene
    Michael Greene
    • Luke
    • Director
      • Terry Carr
    • Writers
      • Judith Sherman Wolin(screenplay)
      • Terry Carr(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Mariska Hargitay used a body double for the shower scene.
    • Soundtracks
      Give Up Your Ghost
      Performed by Doll Congress

      Written by Gabriele Morgan

    User reviews8

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    10/10
    one of my 80s favorites
    I never saw this movie when it first came out, but probably when I was a freshman in high school in the mid 90s. While it doesn't have the best plot ever, my girlfriends and I watched that movie a lot. It's a little cheesy but it's emphasis is on the friendship of three girls. And they support each other despite flaws and arguments and problems that arise. It's a coming of age movie, that has fairly unknown actresses as main characters, a storyline that's a little unbelievable, but it can be a good chick flick for girls who aren't harsh critics, who can appreciate the very 80s look of the movie, and who can relate to the on the verge of womanhood vibe this movie has. So, while others don't like it, I still consider it one of my favs to come out of the 80s, and a good coming of age movie.
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    • holly22680
    • Aug 3, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Green Griffin (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Summer Release
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Summer Release Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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