The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

1985 · 100 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (249 votes)
Dir. Rob Reiner · Starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines, Tim Robbins, Lisa Jane Persky · Music Tom Scott

A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.

ComedyRomance

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.

VIBE

A quintessential 80s college romp. It feels like a sun-drenched, nostalgic road trip filled with witty banter, awkward encounters, and the hopeful thrill of unexpected connection. Perfect for a cozy, feel-good escape.

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