Just One of the Guys

Just One of the Guys

1985 · 100 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (263 votes)
Dir. Lisa Gottlieb · Starring Joyce Hyser, Clayton Rohner, Billy Jayne, William Zabka, Toni Hudson, Leigh McCloskey · Music Tom Scott

She's about to go where no girl has gone before!

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When Terry Griffith loses her high school's writing competition, she's convinced that it's because she's a girl. So Terry decides to change high schools and pose as a boy to prove her point. Her brother, Buddy, helps her pass as a guy so well that she is soon making friends with the boys at school, including the attractive Rick, who becomes her new best friend. But her gender-swapping makes things difficult when she falls in love with him.

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A fun, breezy 80s romp that playfully tackles gender roles. It's a charming and witty exploration of identity and friendship, perfect for a lighthearted watch that leaves you feeling good.

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