The Sure Thing(1985)
A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.
The Sure Thing Synopsis
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.
The Sure Thing (1985) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rob Reiner, released on March 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards and Boyd Gaines. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 336 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Writers:
- Jonathan Roberts, Steve Bloom
- Producers:
- Roger Birnbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Elswit
- Composer:
- Tom Scott
- Production:
- Monument Pictures, Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $18,135,531
- Status:
- Released
The Sure Thing (1985) Trailer
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The Sure Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cusack
as Walter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne Zuniga
as Alison Bradbury
Anthony Edwards
as Lance
Boyd Gaines
as Jason
Tim Robbins
as Gary Cooper
Lisa Jane Persky
as Mary Ann Webster
Viveca Lindfors
as Professor Taub
Nicollette Sheridan
as The Sure Thing
- Marcia Christie
Marcia Christie
as Julie
- Robert Anthony Marcucci
Robert Anthony Marcucci
as Bobby
Sarah Buxton
as Sharon
- Lorrie Lightle
Lorrie Lightle
as Lucy
Key crew
Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Jonathan Roberts and Steve Bloom, produced by Roger Birnbaum.
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The Sure Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 336 ratings.
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The Sure Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sure Thing online?
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The Sure Thing (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sure Thing?
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The main cast of The Sure Thing (1985) includes John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines and Tim Robbins. The film was directed by Rob Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sure Thing released?
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The Sure Thing was released on March 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Sure Thing worth watching?
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The Sure Thing (1985) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 336 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sure Thing?
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Yes. The official The Sure Thing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.