
The Sure Thing
1985, Romance, 1h 34m
34 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Though its final outcome is predictable, The Sure Thing is a charming, smartly written, and mature teen comedy featuring a breakout role for John Cusack. Read critic reviews
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Walter 'Gib' Gibson
Alison Bradbury
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Critic Reviews for The Sure Thing
All Critics (34) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (5)
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Reiner displays a deft touch in balancing the real-life world of today's college students with the fairy tale quality of the script by Steven L. Bloom and Jonathan Roberts.
March 4, 2019 | Full Review… -
That's the problem with "The Sure Thing." All the good lines are given to Cusack -- he's always "on," narrating his own life in the revved-up spiel of a sports announcer.
January 4, 2018 | Full Review… -
The Sure Thing succeeds most in identifying the self-effacing charm that would become Cusack's stock-in-trade as a young romantic lead.
March 23, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
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February 24, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
[A] hysterically oversold mix of comic cliches from the 30s and the 80s.
November 6, 2009 | Full Review… -
This is a likeable film that follows all of the necessary steps to engage an audience. It may not be a sure thing, but it's at least a pretty good bet.
June 9, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Sure Thing
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Oct 14, 2013John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga play university students who take a whole movie to realize they are meant for each other. The movie-going public are aware of it from the moment we see them, but these two think they despise each other. A fun 90 minutes!Red L Super Reviewer
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Feb 06, 2013Very likeable, and very decent 80's coming-of-age teen love story...with no baked apple goods.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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Apr 28, 2011Mamma mia John Cusack was so hot in this movie! The dialogue was really snappy and I like how the ending was resolved only at the very, very last minute - screwballian, in a way. Rob Reiner was definitely in his prime in the 80s.Jennifer X Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010A fantastic drama/comedy about true love and life. It has a good cast, and a great story. I love it.Aj V Super Reviewer
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