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In the Mood

1987Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes67%68%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes67%68%

Summary

When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Phil Alden Robinson
Written by
Phil Alden Robinson, Robert Kosberg, David Steven Simon
Produced by
Karen Mack, Gary Adelson
Music by
Ralph Burns

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1987 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
September 16, 1987
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Artistic License – Law, Gilligan Cut, Hollywood History +5

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Mood?"

Questions about In the Mood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Mood?

The RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, In the Mood is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home.

Is In the Mood worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is In the Mood okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentNudityStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, nudity, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will In the Mood make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is In the Mood good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.