The Sure Thing
“A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.”
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.
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About The Sure Thing
The Sure Thing is a 1985 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rob Reiner. The cast is led by John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 300 ratings.
The Sure Thing was produced by Monument Pictures, Embassy Films Associates, and Embassy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 1, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Writers
- Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts
- Release date
- March 1, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- Monument Pictures, Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
The Sure Thing cast & crew
The Sure Thing was directed by Rob Reiner and written by Steve Bloom and Jonathan Roberts.
The cast features John Cusack as Walter "Gib" Gibson, Daphne Zuniga as Alison Bradbury, Anthony Edwards as Lance, Boyd Gaines as Jason, Tim Robbins as Gary Cooper, and Lisa Jane Persky as Mary Ann Webster.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Scott, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Roger Birnbaum and Henry Winkler.
Is The Sure Thing worth watching?
The Sure Thing holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 327 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Sure Thing is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Sure Thing
John Cusack
Walter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne Zuniga
Alison Bradbury
Anthony Edwards
Lance
Boyd Gaines
Jason
Tim Robbins
Gary Cooper
Lisa Jane Persky
Mary Ann Webster
Viveca Lindfors
Professor Taub
Nicollette Sheridan
The Sure Thing
Marcia Christie
Julie
Robert Anthony Marcucci
Bobby
Sarah Buxton
Sharon
Lorrie Lightle
Lucy
The Sure Thing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sure Thing in United States?
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▸What language is The Sure Thing in?
The Sure Thing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sure Thing?
The Sure Thing runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Sure Thing rated?
The Sure Thing is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 327 ratings.
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