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The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.

1985•1h 35m•

★6.5(321 ratings)

ComedyDramaRomance

Overview

Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.

Director

Writers

Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts

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Main Cast

John Cusack

John Cusack

Walter "Gib" Gibson

Daphne Zuniga

Daphne Zuniga

Alison Bradbury

Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards

Lance

Boyd Gaines

Boyd Gaines

Jason

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

Gary Cooper

Lisa Jane Persky

Lisa Jane Persky

Mary Ann Webster

Viveca Lindfors

Viveca Lindfors

Professor Taub

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

The Sure Thing

Marcia Christie

Marcia Christie

Julie

Robert Anthony Marcucci

Robert Anthony Marcucci

Bobby

Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton

Sharon

Lorrie Lightle

Lorrie Lightle

Lucy

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Rob Reiner

Writing

Writer: Steve Bloom
Writer: Jonathan Roberts

Production

Executive Producer: Henry Winkler
Casting: Jane Jenkins
Producer: Roger Birnbaum
Casting: Janet Hirshenson
Production Manager: Steve Nicolaides

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Tom Scott

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Robert Elswit

Editing

Editor: Robert Leighton

Art Direction

Production Design: Lilly Kilvert
Set Decoration: Lisa Fischer

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Durinda Wood
Makeup Artist: Patricia Messina
Hairstylist: Michele Payne

Keywords

californiacollegeroad tripswimming poolcoming of agecross countryhitchhikingopposites attract

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever."

#2

With a budget of $4.5M, the film grossed $18.1M — a profit of $13.6M (303% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).

#4

The film was directed by Rob Reiner.

#5

The screenplay was written by Steve Bloom and Jonathan Roberts.

#6

The score was composed by Tom Scott.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Robert Elswit.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0090103.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

321 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Sure Thing

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$4,500,000

Revenue:

$18,135,531

Production Companies:

Monument Pictures

Embassy Films Associates

Embassy Pictures

Embassy Pictures