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The Allnighter

  • 19871987
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 48min
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
1.2K
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Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
A Southern California coed parties with her roommates and flirts with a surfer next door.
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A Southern California coed parties with her roommates and flirts with a surfer next door.A Southern California coed parties with her roommates and flirts with a surfer next door.A Southern California coed parties with her roommates and flirts with a surfer next door.

IMDb RATING
4.2/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tamar Simon Hoffs
  • Writers
    • Tamar Simon Hoffs
    • M.L. Kessler
  • Stars
    • Susanna Hoffs
    • Dedee Pfeiffer
    • Joan Cusack
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tamar Simon Hoffs
  • Writers
    • Tamar Simon Hoffs
    • M.L. Kessler
  • Stars
    • Susanna Hoffs
    • Dedee Pfeiffer
    • Joan Cusack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:07
    Official Trailer

    Photos15

    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Joan Cusack and Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Joan Cusack, Susanna Hoffs, and Dedee Pfeiffer in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs and John Terlesky in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs and John Terlesky in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs and John Terlesky in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)
    Susanna Hoffs in The Allnighter (1987)

    Top cast

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    Susanna Hoffs
    Susanna Hoffs
    • Molly Morrisonas Molly Morrison
    Dedee Pfeiffer
    Dedee Pfeiffer
    • Valas Val
    Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack
    • Ginaas Gina
    John Terlesky
    John Terlesky
    • C.Jas C.J
    James Shanta
    • Killeras Killer
    • (as James Anthony Shanta)
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Sgt. McLeeshas Sgt. McLeesh
    Phil Brock
    Phil Brock
    • Bradas Brad
    Kaaren Lee
    Kaaren Lee
    • Connie Alvarezas Connie Alvarez
    Janelle Brady
    Janelle Brady
    • Mary Louas Mary Lou
    Meshach Taylor
    Meshach Taylor
    • Hotel Detective Philipas Hotel Detective Philip
    Will Seltzer
    • Hotel Detective Tedas Hotel Detective Ted
    Denise Dumont
    Denise Dumont
    • Julieas Julie
    Mary Petrie
    • Annaas Anna
    Kelly Lynn Gitter
    Kelly Lynn Gitter
    • Nancyas Nancy
    • (as Kelly Lynn Pushkin)
    Todd Field
    Todd Field
    • Bellhopas Bellhop
    Bradford Bancroft
    • Bartender Joeas Bartender Joe
    Danyi Deats
    Danyi Deats
    • Junkieas Junkie
    • Director
      • Tamar Simon Hoffs
    • Writers
      • Tamar Simon Hoffs
      • M.L. Kessler
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Molly, Val and Gina are graduating college, but on their final night, frustrations are aired. Molly is still looking for real love and Val is beginning to doubt if that is what she's found. Gina is too busy videotaping everything to really notice. When the final party at Pacifica College kicks off, things don't go exactly as planned. —Lars Skogan
    pantieslooking at oneself in a mirrorteen sex comedypremarital sexbreaking the fourth wall91 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Who says you can't do it all in one night?
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A slightly different take on the Where The Boys Are theme. This stars Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of 80's girl band, The Bangles.
    • Quotes

      Val: Gina?

      Gina: Yeah?

      Val: What... what time do you think it is now?

      Gina: It's time to ask about Brad again!

      Val: Oh just FINE! FINE!

      Gina: No, I don't mean that. I just mean, just ENJOY this! I mean Molly's gonna get us out of here. All we have to do is enjoy this. Look at this place... I mean would you look at that toilet? It's the most disgusting toilet I ever saw! What if you had to pee right now?

      Val: Just shut up, I DO have to go pee right now!

    • Crazy credits
      Footage on Gina's camera of the characters partaking in various activities is shown throughout the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The version released in Japan is ruromred to contain a extra scene were Gina talks to Val abought shooting her video.
    • Connections
      Features Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
    • Soundtracks
      In the Darkness
      Performed by Boomerang
      Music and Lyrics by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly
      Courtesy of ATLANTIC RECORDING CORP.
      By Arrangement with WARNER SPECIAL PRODUCTS

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    Totally 80s
    I thought this movie was great. It is your typical 80s flick, and being a child from the 80s I loved it. Susanna Hoffs shows us she cannot only sing but act. And where do they get the cute guys. I just wish it was longer or had a sequel.
    helpful•6
    5
    • sab67d
    • Mar 30, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cutting Loose
    • Filming locations
      • Whittier, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Aurora Productions LLC
      • Universal Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,700,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,419,581
      • May 3, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,700,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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