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Summary
Steve is a talented gymnast who has given up competition and is working at his father's bike shop. Julie is the new girl at his old gym, who has moved to town to train with their powerful coach.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 57GoodWatch 28
Audience score65%
Letterboxd · 701 ratings2.9/5
IMDb5.0
Running time
1 h 42 min
A typical length for romances, −5 min on the typical 107
typical 107102Half of all romances run 97–122 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 16 countries
Released
1986
June 27, 1986
40 years ago
Genre
RomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- PG-13United States
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism
and 5 more28 people
- Mitch GaylordSteve Tevere
- Janet JonesJulie Lloyd
- Michael PatakiCoach Soranhoff
- MAMaria AnzBecky Cameron
- SMStacy MaloneyKirk Baker
- John ApreaMr. Tevere
- Michelle PhillipsLinda Tevere
- TWTiny WellsJake
- Patrice DonnellyDanielle
- R.J. WilliamsMikey Tevere
- Peter TrammRon Denver
- KGKatherine GosneyLandlady
- AWAndrew WhiteArthur
- DMDick McGarvinAnnouncer Prelim Meet
- MOMark OatesDanny Squire
- JEJenny EsterTracy Prescott
- JCJan ClaireAnnouncer Final Meet(voice)
- MMMegan MarsdenJo-Ellen Carter
- LYLi YuejiuLing Xiang
- BBBruce BurnsTops Club Member
- LMLisa Marie CamposTops Club Member
- BGBob GuthierTops Club Member
- LGLisa GreenTops Club Member
- CRChris RiserTops Club Member
Directing · 6
- Albert Magnoli Director
- Chuck Waters Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
- Arthur Anderson Second Assistant Director
- Stewart Lyons Second Unit First Assistant Director
- Patience Thoreson Script Supervisor
- Maggie Parker Second Second Assistant Director
Writing · 3
- Jeff Benjamin Screenplay, Story
- Evan Archerd Story, Screenplay
- Susan Williams Story
Production · 13
- Freddie Fields Executive Producer
- Doug Chapin Producer
- Robert Schaffel Producer
- Irene Mariano Casting
- Darlene Wyatt Casting
- Barbara Miller Casting
Camera · 15
- Donald E. Thorin Director of Photography
- Chris Squires Additional Second Assistant Camera
- Daniel Jordan Key Grip
- Bob Thomas Camera Operator
- Ron Schmitz Dolly Grip
- Donald E. Thorin Jr. First Assistant Camera
Editing · 5
- Jim Oliver Editor
- Maria Stinnett-Busby Assistant Editor
- Sonny Baskin Additional Editor
- Aubrey Head Color Timer
- Allan Schultz Assistant Editor
Sound · 29
- Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer
- Richard C. Franklin Sound Designer
- Gary A. Hecker Foley Artist
- Dennis Sands Scoring Mixer
- Dean Drabin Foley Mixer
- Patty Dobie Assistant Sound Editor
Art · 16
- Ward Preston Production Design
- Andy Anfrew Sign Painter
- Claudia Gilligan Ivanjack Painter
- Terri Gilligan Sign Painter
- Kenny Ramsdell Swing
- Billy Jett Set Dresser
Costume & Make-Up · 10
- Jodie Lynn Tillen Costume Design
- Sybel Makeup Artist
- Pam Preston Wardrobe Assistant
- Cheri Minns Makeup Designer
- Yvonne Kubis Wardrobe Supervisor
- Steve LaPorte Makeup Designer
Lighting · 12
- Clyde Taff Lighting Design
- Charlie Branam Lighting Design
- Mason Beck Lighting Design
- Edward Wannebo Lighting Design
- Danny McCallum Electrician
- Jeff Patti Lighting Design
Other crew · 30
- Debbie Evans Stunts
- Karen Price Stunts
- Bill Lykins Stunts
- Michele Dusserre Stunts
- Robert Cawley Catering
- Julie Offer Projection, Production Office Assistant
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