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The Sure Thing

A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.
1985 | 100m | English

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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.
Release Date: Mar 01, 1985
Director: Rob Reiner
Writer: Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Keywords california, college, road trip, swimming pool, cross country
Production Companies Embassy Films Associates, Monument Pictures, Embassy Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $18,135,531
Budget: $4,500,000
Updates Updated: Jul 30, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
John Cusack Walter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne Zuniga Alison Bradbury
Anthony Edwards Lance
Boyd Gaines Jason
Tim Robbins Gary Cooper
Lisa Jane Persky Mary Ann Webster
Viveca Lindfors Professor Taub
Nicollette Sheridan The Sure Thing
Marcia Christie Julie
Robert Anthony Marcucci Bobby
Sarah Buxton Sharon
Lorrie Lightle Lucy
Joshua Cadman Jimbo
Krystal Richards Girl in Photo
John Putch Mastin
Steve Pink Football Player
Tracy Reiner Alison's Friend
Jimmy Baron Frat Party Guy
Martin J. Layton Frat Guy (as Marty Layton)
Amy Resnick Marsha
Robert Bauer Moke
Frantz Turner Cop
Garry Goodrow Pick-Up Driver
Robert Snively Bus Station Clerk
Carmen Filpi Bus Station Bum
Richard Hamilton Bartender
George Memmoli Man in Bar
Stephanie Blake Barmaid (as Rosalind Moreland)
Sunshine Parker Cowboy Guy
Fran Ryan Lady in Car
Teresa Baxter Rose Lady
Larry Hankin Trucker
Julie Ow Girl in Sarong
Noelle Williams Katherine
John Richard Petersen Frat Guy on Stairs (uncredited)
Tamara Carrera Fantasy Girl (uncredited)
Chris Tashima Frat Guy at Punch Bowl (uncredited)
Name Job
Tom Scott Original Music Composer
Robert Leighton Editor
Steve Bloom Writer
Jonathan Roberts Writer
Lilly Kilvert Production Design
Lisa Fischer Set Decoration
Durinda Wood Costume Design
Steve Nicolaides Production Manager
Robert Elswit Director of Photography
Rob Reiner Director
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Jane Jenkins Casting
Name Title
Henry Winkler Executive Producer
Roger Birnbaum Producer
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