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The Sure Thing is a 1985 American romantic comedy road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette Sheridan. The film chronicles the cross-country journey of college students Walter Gibson (Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Zuniga) as they make their way from New England to Los Angeles over Christmas break, each in an effort to meet their ideal romantic match.
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1985 · 1h 35m · Comedy · Drama · Romance
TMDB 6.5/10 (333 votes)
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.
Directed by Rob Reiner
Box office $18M worldwide
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Rob ReinerDirector
John Cusackas Walter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne Zunigaas Alison Bradbury
Anthony Edwardsas Lance
Boyd Gainesas Jason
Lisa Jane Perskyas Mary Ann Webster
Viveca Lindforsas Professor Taub
Nicollette Sheridanas The Sure ThingMMarcia Christieas JulieRRobert Anthony Marcuccias Bobby
Sarah Buxtonas SharonLLorrie Lightleas LucyJJoshua Cadmanas JimboKKrystal Richardsas Girl in Photo