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1985 · Movie · PG · 91 min · ★ 6.7 · 57% critics
In 1971, five Texas college friends set off on one last road trip toward the Mexican border before graduation and the real world catch up. Along the way, their reckless adventures and jokes give way to a bittersweet mood as looming responsibilities and the uncertainty of the future start to feel unavoidable.
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-01-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (196 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a funny, wistful coming-of-age road trip about friendship and facing adulthood, with a nostalgic vibe like Big Wednesday; Not for you if you need nonstop action or a tightly plotted story.
Pros: funny buddy banter; bittersweet nostalgia; memorable road-trip set pieces | Cons: uneven pacing; some dull stretches; reckless behavior glamorized
Themes
- airplane
- fireworks
- automobile
- skydiving
- surprise party
- austin, texas
- road movie
- male bonding
- dusty
- stunt flying
Cast & crew
Kevin Costner
as Gardner Barnes
Judd Nelson
as Phil Hicks
Sam Robards
as Kenneth Waggener
Chuck Bush
as Dorman
- MM
Marvin J. McIntyre
as Truman Sparks
Suzy Amis
as The Girl
Glenne Headly
as Trelis
Pepe Serna
as Gas Station Mechanic
E. G. Daily
as Judy
Jane A. Johnston
as Phil's Mom
Directed by Kevin Reynolds