About Last Night (1986)
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82% of critics liked it
(17 reviews) -
54% of users liked it
(12,199 ratings)
David Mamet's play Sexual Perversity in Chicago was adapted for the big screen by fellow Chicago citizen Tim Kazurinsky and became About Last Night... The film stars Rob Lowe as Danny and Demi Moore as Debbie. The pair meet and engage in a torrid sexual relationship, but then slowly negotiate if… More David Mamet's play Sexual Perversity in Chicago was adapted for the big screen by fellow Chicago citizen Tim Kazurinsky and became About Last Night... The film stars Rob Lowe as Danny and Demi Moore as Debbie. The pair meet and engage in a torrid sexual relationship, but then slowly negotiate if there is anything more between them. Lowe seeks advice from his loudmouthed friend Bernie (Chicago native James Belushi), whose offers little more than outrageous tales of his randy exploits. Debbie confides in her best friend Joan (Elizabeth Perkins), a bitter, single kindergarten teacher who has lost any hope of finding the right person on the dating scene. Although Danny and Debbie talk, they have trouble communicating. The film ends on a coda that suggests the pair are still unsure as to where their relationship may be headed. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Directed By
- Edward Zwick
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 1, 1986 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
This is the yuppie drama that St. Elmo`s Fire wanted to be but wasn't.
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Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central
It takes a lot in order for Jim Belushi to be the best actor in something.
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
A tiresome reminder of all those bad-taste things we left behind in the Eighties.
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Starts out strong and has potential, but then deteriorates into soap opera and endless montages.
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Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Great adaptation of Mamet's play...if they ever make my life story, Jim Belushi is playing me!
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Cast
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Rob Lowe
as Danny Martin
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Demi Moore
as Debbie Sullivan
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James Belushi
as Bernie Litko
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Elizabeth Perkins
as Joan
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George DiCenzo
as Mr. Favio
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Michael Alldredge
as Mother Malone
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Robin Thomas
as Steve Carlton
- Lisa Aliff
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Kevin Bourland
as Ira
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Marjorie Bransfeld
as Gloria
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Rosanna de Soto
as Mrs. Lyons
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Raffi Di Blasio
as 1st Kid
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Patricia Duff
as Lesslie
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Donna Gibbons
as Alex
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Joe V. Greco
as Gus
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Tim Kazurinsky
as Colin
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Catherine Keener
as Cocktail Waitress
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Ada Marks
as Carmen
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Megan Mullally
as Pam
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Robert Neiches
as Gary
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Sachi Parker
as Carri
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Kimberly Pistone
as Girl at Bar
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Dawn Arnemann
as Ruthie
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Rebeca Arthur
as Crystal
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Steven Eckholdt
as Man in Bar
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Dean Bastounes
as Man in Joan's Apartment
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Robert B. Durkin
as Friend of Danny and Bernie
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Lindy Huddleson
as Lisa
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Charlotte Mauer
as Madge
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Brie O'Banion
as 4th Kid
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Sheenika Smith
as 2nd Kid
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Heath Wagerman
as 3rd Kid
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Ray Wohl
as Friend of Danny and Bernie

