Where to watch The Sure Thing (1985) tonight
The Sure Thing (1985) runs 1 h 35 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.5 from 345 TMDB members. Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.
- Runtime
- 1 h 35 min — ends 9:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
- Released
- March 1, 1985
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 from 345 votes
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Starring
- John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Sure Thing?
- The Sure Thing is 1 h 35 min long (95 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Sure Thing rated?
- The Sure Thing is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Sure Thing a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream The Sure Thing?
- As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
- Comedies under 100 minutes
- Romantic comedies under 2 hours
- Movies from the 80s
- Movies for a group
- Date night movies
- The most-rated movies on TMDB
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