Trailer
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
A former 'Sonny and Cher' dancer tries to pull her life together when social services threaten to take her daughter away from her.
Good for
- Friends night
- Background watch
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 68GoodWatch 59
IMDb6.8
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most comedies, −10 min on the typical 100
typical 10090Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 3 countries
Released
1989
June 30, 1989
37 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 6 moreDirecting · 1
- William Schreiner Director
Writing · 1
- Melanie Graham Writer, Theatre Play
Production · 6
- Miles A. Copeland III Executive Producer
- Paul Colichman Executive Producer
- Daniel Raskov Producer
- Lynn Stalmaster Casting
- Debra Rubinstein Casting
- Steven Reich Associate Producer
Camera · 1
- Jonathan West Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Jeffrey Reiner Editor
Sound · 1
- Todd Hayen Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Sylvia Moss Costume Design
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