Curly Sue(1991)
A funny story about a family... And the little girl who started it.
Curly Sue Synopsis
Bill is a penniless drifter who scams strangers out of just enough money to feed himself and his partner in crime, an orphan girl known as Curly Sue. Bill and Curly Sue target Grey, a yuppie lawyer, but their con takes an unexpected turn when the successful woman begins to like the ramshackle duo. But there's one problem—Grey's jealous, conniving boyfriend, Walker.
Curly Sue (1991) is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by John Hughes, released on October 25, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jim Belushi, Alisan Porter, Kelly Lynch and John Getz. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 584 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hughes
- Writers:
- John Hughes
- Producers:
- John Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Jeffrey L. Kimball
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Hughes Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $33,691,313
- Status:
- Released
Curly Sue (1991) Trailer
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Curly Sue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Belushi
as Bill Dancer
Alisan Porter
as Curly Sue
Kelly Lynch
as Grey Ellison
John Getz
as Walker McCormick
Steve Carell
as Tesio
Fred Thompson
as Bernard Oxbar
Edie McClurg
as Secretary
Viveka Davis
as Trina
Gail Boggs
as Anise Hall
Ralph Foody
as Drifter
Burke Byrnes
as Dr. Maxwell
Barbara Tarbuck
as Mrs. Arnold
Key crew
Directed by John Hughes, written by John Hughes, produced by John Hughes.
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Curly Sue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 584 ratings.
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Curly Sue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Curly Sue online?
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Curly Sue (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Curly Sue?
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The main cast of Curly Sue (1991) includes Jim Belushi, Alisan Porter, Kelly Lynch, John Getz and Steve Carell. The film was directed by John Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Curly Sue released?
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Curly Sue was released on October 25, 1991 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Curly Sue worth watching?
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Curly Sue (1991) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 584 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Curly Sue?
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Yes. The official Curly Sue trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.