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Lucas

1986Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic757.1Rotten Tomatoes76%70%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

It's about falling in love. For the first time.

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Teen Angst
  • First Love
  • Heartbreak
  • Socially Awkward Protagonist
  • Innocent
  • Bittersweet
  • Supportive Friendship

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
David Seltzer
Written by
David Seltzer
Produced by
Kristi Zea, David Nicksay
Music by
Dave Grusin

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Facts

March 28, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
March 28, 1986
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Hypocrite, Ate His Gun, Animal Motifs +9

  • Hypocrite
  • Ate His Gun
  • Animal Motifs
  • Gone Horribly Right
  • The Freelance Shame Squad
  • Surprisingly Realistic Outcome
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Oblivious to Love
  • Friend to Bugs
  • Groin Attack
  • Lonely Rich Kid
  • Hope Spot

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Lucas worth watching?"

Questions about Lucas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lucas worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Lucas okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Lucas good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Lucas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Lucas use?

HypocriteAte His GunAnimal MotifsGone Horribly RightThe Freelance Shame SquadSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeDeadpan SnarkerOblivious to LoveFriend to BugsGroin AttackLonely Rich KidHope Spotand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, Ate His Gun, and Animal Motifs.