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The Sure Thing
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The Sure Thing

1985-03-01 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Romance

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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Directors
Rob Reiner
Production companies
Monument Pictures, Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000
Revenue
USD 18,135,531

Top Cast

John CusackJohn CusackWalter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne ZunigaDaphne ZunigaAlison Bradbury
Anthony EdwardsAnthony EdwardsLance
Boyd GainesBoyd GainesJason
Tim RobbinsTim RobbinsGary Cooper
Lisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyMary Ann Webster
Viveca LindforsViveca LindforsProfessor Taub
Nicollette SheridanNicollette SheridanThe Sure Thing
Marcia ChristieJulie
Robert Anthony MarcucciBobby
Sarah BuxtonSarah BuxtonSharon
Lorrie LightleLucy
Joshua CadmanJimbo
Krystal RichardsGirl in Photo
John PutchJohn PutchMastin
Steve PinkSteve PinkFootball Player
Tracy ReinerTracy ReinerAlison's Friend
Jimmy BaronFrat Party Guy
Martin J. LaytonFrat Guy (as Marty Layton)
Amy ResnickMarsha

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