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Overview

User Rating:
6.0/10   7,950 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Amy Holden Jones (story)
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Release Date:
21 October 1988 (USA) more
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A romantic comedy with the works. more
Plot:
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic Connecticut. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 4 nominations more
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(4 articles)
User Reviews:
One of my favorites more (59 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Annabeth Gish ... Kat Arujo

Julia Roberts ... Daisy Arujo
Lili Taylor ... Jojo

Vincent D'Onofrio ... Bill (as Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio)

William R. Moses ... Tim Travers
Adam Storke ... Charles Gordon Windsor, Jr.
Conchata Ferrell ... Leona
Joanna Merlin ... Mrs. Arujo
Porscha Radcliffe ... Phoebe Travers
Arthur Walsh ... Manny

John Fiore ... Jake
Gene Amoroso ... Mr. Barboza
Sheila Ferrini ... Mrs. Barboza
Janet Zarish ... Nicole Travers
Louis Turenne ... Hector Freshette
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Runtime:
104 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
With the exception of a few exterior shots of downtown Mystic, most of the film was shot in nearby Rhode Island. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Tim and Kat touch their glasses together in a toast, the glasses make a distinct ringing sound. However, they both are holding their glasses by the bowl, which would result in a clink rather than a ring. more
Quotes:
Jojo: You know what I wonder?
Katherine: What?
Jojo: What the hell do you think Leona really puts in that pizza?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hatchet (2006) more
Soundtrack:
IS IT HOT IN HERE more

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14 out of 17 people found the following review useful.
One of my favorites, 14 July 2004
10/10
Author: grumpy_otter from Williamsburg, VA

What makes this movie so very charming is the incredible ensemble acting. Watch Vincent D'Onofrio in an early role, as well as Julia Roberts. Annabeth Gish is completely enchanting as Kat, and William R. Moses very believable as the flirting husband. Most wonderful, however, is Lili Taylor as JoJo. Sometimes known as the queen of B movies (I think that was Ebert's title), here she shows the range and talent that indicate she deserves superstardom.

Unlike the misleading re-release that features Julia's face prominently, this is NOT a star vehicle, but depends on the interaction of all the players. A wonderful coming-of-age film that has been one of my favorites for 15 years.

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