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Where the Day Takes You

  • 1992
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
4.1K
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Where the Day Takes You (1992)
King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The leader of a group of runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg.
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King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The leader of a group of runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J ... Read allKing is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The leader of a group of runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg.King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The leader of a group of runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg.

  • Director
    • Marc Rocco
  • Writers
    • Michael Hitchcock
    • Kurt Voss
    • Marc Rocco
  • Stars
    • Dermot Mulroney
    • Robert Knepper
    • Laura San Giacomo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc Rocco
    • Writers
      • Michael Hitchcock
      • Kurt Voss
      • Marc Rocco
    • Stars
      • Dermot Mulroney
      • Robert Knepper
      • Laura San Giacomo
    • 43User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • King
    Robert Knepper
    Robert Knepper
    • Rock Singer
    Laura San Giacomo
    Laura San Giacomo
    • The Interviewer
    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Greg
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Little J
    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Manny
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Crasher
    • (as James LeGros)
    Ricki Lake
    Ricki Lake
    • Brenda
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    Lara Flynn Boyle
    • Heather
    Peter Dobson
    Peter Dobson
    • Tommy Ray
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Ted
    Nancy McKeon
    Nancy McKeon
    • Vikki
    Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin
    • Officer Black
    Rachel Ticotin
    Rachel Ticotin
    • Officer Landers
    Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano
    • Kimmy
    Debbie James
    • Mrs. Burtis
    David Arquette
    David Arquette
    • Rob
    Leo Rossi
    Leo Rossi
    • Mr. Burtis
    • Director
      • Marc Rocco
    • Writers
      • Michael Hitchcock
      • Kurt Voss
      • Marc Rocco
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Will Smith's film debut.
    • Quotes

      Heather: Brenda said that you killed your girlfriend.

      King: Yeah, well Brenda says a lot of things. And I believe about... none of them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Sneakers/Where the Day Takes You/Husbands and Wives/Wind/Swoon (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      For What It's Worth
      Written by Stephen Stills

      Published by Cotillon Music, Inc., Ten East Music

      Springalo Toones & Richie Furay Music

      Performed by Buffalo Springfield

      Courtesy of Atco/East-West Records America

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews43

    Featured review

    So emotional

    I absolutely love this film but I can only watch it once a year because it makes me so sad, I have never cried so much in a film ever, I'm left a nervous wreck, I don't know if it's because I'm happy or sad the way things worked out, but my hat is off to the writer, director, and all the actors, especially Sean Astin's portrayal of Greg. Very emotional film, I suggest you don't watch it alone, as you need to have someone with you to laugh and cry with! Extraordinary filmmaking!
    • dancing-queen
    • Dec 15, 2003
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 11, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La ley de cada día
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Cinetel Films
      • John Cornett & Doc Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $390,152
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $190,961
      • Sep 13, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $390,152
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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