A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon

A wistful, meandering night of youthful indecision and romantic confusion, anchored by a tender lead performance and a bittersweet look at growing up.

Directed by

William Richert

Genres

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Starring

River Phoenix, Ann Magnuson, Meredith Salenger

Tagline

He's got 24 hours to convince the one girl he really loves that he's honest, faithful, and fully committed. It's going to be a long night.

Overview

A recent high school graduate is faced with two options, either go to a business school where his father wants him to go to, or get a full time job. However he decides to defy his father and go to Hawaii. Trouble is he has no money. Along the way he comes to understand his parents and eventually bonds with his father.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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