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6.1/10   755 votes
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Writer:
Susan Skoog (writer)
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Release Date:
10 July 1998 (USA) more
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Tagline:
1981. In an era of just say no, they said yes.
Plot:
A teen faces her impending adulthood in the carefree sex and drug revolution years of the early 80's prior to fears of AIDS... more | add synopsis
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Brilliantly executed coming-of-age drama more (31 total)

Cast

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Liza Weil ... Anna Stockard
Chad Morgan ... Brenda Talbot

Frederic Forrest ... Mr. Chaminski

Kathryn Rossetter ... Carol Stockard
Marc Riffon ... Martin
Dan Montano ... Zak

John G. Connolly ... John Woods

Gary Wolf ... Eddie

Tony Torn ... Mr. Stanley
Trey Compton ... Sam
Joe Mantragna ... Chris
Matt Rumbaugh ... Tony
Jim Neville ... Rob
Garret Spencer ... Joe
Destiny Matranga ... Lynn
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive teen drug and alcohol use, language including sexual dialogue, sexuality and some violence.
Runtime:
112 min
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Anachronisms: Sam can be seen in at least two scenes wearing Batman: The Animated Series pajamas. BTAS debuted in 1992. Whatever takes place in 1981. more
Soundtrack:
Angel From Montgomery more

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Brilliantly executed coming-of-age drama, 18 February 1999
Author: Jim Laczkowski

While many will write this off as a slow and plotless waste of celluloid, I found it to be an excellent portrayal of the disconnection and confusion that plagues our youth. Sad to say, this could have had a "based on a true story" title card at the beginning. I've known girls who expressed their praise towards this film for it captures their growing-up period perfectly. If it feels like it's going nowhere, well that just adds to the film's realism. Unlike KIDS, the lead character finally is conscious of her transgressions and thus finds redemption. I find that reason alone, as well as the entire film, worthy of the recognition that it deserves. Rent it with an open mind...

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