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The Sure Thing

PG-1319851h 35mRob Reiner
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 76

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"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.

ComedyDramaRomance
CaliforniaCollegeRoad TripSwimming PoolComing Of AgeCross CountryHitchhikingOpposites Attract

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What is The Sure Thing (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in The Sure Thing?

The Sure Thing stars John Cusack (Walter "Gib" Gibson), Daphne Zuniga (Alison Bradbury), Anthony Edwards (Lance), Boyd Gaines (Jason), Tim Robbins (Gary Cooper). The film was directed by Rob Reiner.

How long is The Sure Thing?

The Sure Thing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Sure Thing worth watching?

The Sure Thing holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. 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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