Grandview, U.S.A.

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Grandview, U.S.A.

R

Released Jul 23, 1984

1h 37m

Drama

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The owner (Jamie Lee Curtis) of a Midwestern demolition derby has affairs with a teenager (C. Thomas Howell) and a married driver (Patrick Swayze).

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Matt Brunson

Creative Loafing

Swayze manages to create some sympathy for his character, but everything else about this picture, from the tepid romantic triangle to the awkward music-video segments, barely rises above silly.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 25, 2016

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a forgettable bit of '80s nostalgia.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 2, 2011

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Another failed film about a small town and its ordinary people.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 21, 2004

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Timothy T

Loved the cast and characters. The story is solid and it's a very satisfying film from 1984.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Steve D

A mixed bag but when it works it really works.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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David D

I love this movie. I have to say I do have a bias because of the fact that it was filmed in my family's hometown. Pontiac Illinois. So it brings back a lot of good memories for me even though the movie isn't that great. I've seen worse!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Jerod S

A Dramedy, I missed this movie when going through the 80s phase a long time ago. Nothing really to report...just a good ole time american story / coming of age / relational mayhem kind of flick. Some young stars before they really got going.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/07/23

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Audience Member

This film about the love triangle between a teen (C. Thomas Howell) an older woman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and a married demolition derby driver (Patrick Swayze) has some good moments but mostly falls flat.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Lacklustre but oddly enjoyable bit of 1980s silliness.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Randal Kleiser

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Michelle `'Mike'` Cody

C. Thomas Howell

Tim Pearson

Patrick Swayze

Ernie `'Slam'` Webster

Troy Donahue

Donny Vinton

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Candy Webster

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Synopsis

The owner (Jamie Lee Curtis) of a Midwestern demolition derby has affairs with a teenager (C. Thomas Howell) and a married driver (Patrick Swayze).

Director: Randal Kleiser
Producer: William Warren Blaylock, Peter W. Rea
Screenwriter: Ken Hixon
Production Co: CBS Theatrical Films
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 23, 1984, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 25, 2021
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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