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Reach the Rock

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
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6.6/10
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Reach the Rock (1998)
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Two school kids, who are best friends, are drinking on the side of a river. One friend bets the other that he can't swim across the river and "Reach The Rock". The friend takes the bet and d... Read allTwo school kids, who are best friends, are drinking on the side of a river. One friend bets the other that he can't swim across the river and "Reach The Rock". The friend takes the bet and drowns halfway towards the rock. The entire town blames the the kid for his friends death, ... Read allTwo school kids, who are best friends, are drinking on the side of a river. One friend bets the other that he can't swim across the river and "Reach The Rock". The friend takes the bet and drowns halfway towards the rock. The entire town blames the the kid for his friends death, he runs away, never to be seen again. He eventually comes back to his home town of Shermer... Read all
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    • Bill Ryan
    • John Hughes
  • Stars
    • William Sadler
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Bruce Norris
    • Bill Ryan
    • John Hughes
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    • William Sadler
    • Alessandro Nivola
    • Bruce Norris
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    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Quinn
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Robin
    Bruce Norris
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    Karen Sillas
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    • Donna
    Brooke Langton
    Brooke Langton
    • Lise
    Richard Hamilton
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      This is the last film solely written by John Hughes.
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    A Gem of a Film
    Like the other reveiwers here, I accidently came across this movie - for me on cable TV in Australia. What a beautiful little film this is. It had a great script, was superbly acted , and was quite moving to me. Highly recommended.
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      • October 16, 1998 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Edgebrook Sauganash, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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      • Gramercy Pictures (I)
      • Great Oaks Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
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