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Lucas

PG-1319861h 40mDavid Seltzer
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 75

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"It's about falling in love. For the first time."

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.

ComedyDramaRomance
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What is Lucas (1986) about?

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.

Who stars in Lucas?

Lucas stars Corey Haim (Lucas), Kerri Green (Maggie), Charlie Sheen (Cappie), Winona Ryder (Rina), Courtney Thorne-Smith (Alise). The film was directed by David Seltzer.

How long is Lucas?

Lucas has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated PG-13.

Is Lucas worth watching?

Lucas holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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