Straight Talk

Name: Straight Talk
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1992-04-03
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen, Deirdre O'Connell

1992·Movie·PG·91 min·★ 6.0(80)

Comedy Romance More English titles

“Dreams do come true...sometimes.”

Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.

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About Straight Talk

Straight Talk is a 1992 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Barnet Kellman. The cast is led by Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Straight Talk was produced by Hollywood Pictures and Sandollar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 3, 1992, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $21 million worldwide.

Director: Barnet Kellman
Writers: Craig Bolotin, Patricia Resnick
Release date: April 3, 1992
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $21 million
Production: Hollywood Pictures, Sandollar Productions

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Straight Talk cast & crew

Straight Talk was directed by Barnet Kellman and written by Craig Bolotin and Patricia Resnick.

The cast features Dolly Parton as Shirlee Kenyon, James Woods as Jack Russell, Griffin Dunne as Alan Riegert, Michael Madsen as Steve, Deirdre O'Connell as Lily, and John Sayles as Guy Girardi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brad Fiedel, cinematography is by Peter Sova, and it was produced by Carol Baum and Fred Berner.

Is Straight Talk worth watching?

Straight Talk holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Straight Talk is worth a place on your watchlist.

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