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Grandview, U.S.A.

1984Movie1 h 37 minR

Drama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.

Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.

Feels like

  • Small-Town America
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Demolition Derby
  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • Love Triangle
  • Summer Fun
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Graduation Dreams
  • Rural Life

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Randal Kleiser
Written by
Ken Hixon
Produced by
William Blaylock, Peter W. Rea
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

August 3, 1984 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
August 3, 1984
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$5 million
Available in
23 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Grandview, U.S.A.?"

Questions about Grandview, U.S.A.

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Where can I stream Grandview, U.S.A.?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Grandview, U.S.A. from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Grandview, U.S.A. worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 55).

Is Grandview, U.S.A. okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Grandview, U.S.A.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Grandview, U.S.A. good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.