Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Francis Ford Coppola

Writers:

Jerry Leichtling (written by) &
Arlene Sarner (written by)

Release Date:

10 October 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

...or will she?

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

High School | Reunion | High School Reunion | Divorce | Alternative History

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

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

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Spain:T | Singapore:NC-16 | Portugal:M/12 | South Korea:12 | Australia:PG | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Norway:15 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12 | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

Petaluma, California, USA

Company:

Delphi V Productions

Trivia:

The blue 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible that Nicolas Cage drives was later given away in a sweepstakes tied in with the opening of the film.

Goofs:

Continuity: The jar of M&Ms behind Peggy Sue when she is in the kitchen with her daughter.

Quotes:

[Peggy Sue hands in her algebra test]
Mr. Snelgrove: And what's the meaning of this, Peggy Sue?
Peggy Sue: Well, Mr Snelgrove, I happen to know that in the future I will not have the slightest use for algebra, and I speak from experience.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Sledge Hammer!: Wild About Hammer (#2.4)" (1987)

Soundtrack:

America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)

A Very Special Movie

Every time I see this film, it leaves me thinking about it for days. The subject of time travel is a fascinating subject and this is the only non sci-fi film that I can think of that revolves around the subject. Kathleen Turner is wonderful as the 40-something year old mother of two who is in the process of getting divorced from her husband(Nicolas Cage), but gets hurled 25 years into the past when she passes out at her high school reunion. This is a truly touching film about going back in time and being able to experience your youth and priceless times that you will never be able to experience again. One of the most touching scenes is when Peggy Sue gets a call from her long dead Grandmother and doesn't know what to do or say. Also, be sure to watch out for some very early bits from Joan Allen, Jim Carrey, and Helen Hunt. ***1/2 out of ****.