Rating: PG13
Genres:
Comedy Drama
Romance
Theatrical Release: 04/14/1989(USA)
Release Date: 09/23/2008
Flags: Adult Situations, Adult Language, Suitable for Teens
Distributor/Studio: 20th Century Fox
Ione Skye plays
Diane Court, high-school valedictorian on the verge of heading to England on a prestigious scholarship. This is especially thrilling to
Diane's divorced father,
James (
John Mahoney), who has always shared a special relationship with the girl, less father/daughter than friend/friend. When
Diane begins dating irresponsible army brat
Lloyd Dobler (
John Cusack), her father despairs at her choice of an "underachiever." Pressured by her dad to break off the relationship,
Diane spends the rest of the summer being pursued by the lovestruck
Lloyd, who does everything he can to win her back.
Diane finally realizes there's more to life than perfection when her sainted father comes under the scrutiny of the IRS.
~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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