Blind Date (1987)

22% of critics liked it
(23 reviews)
44% of users liked it
(17,799 ratings)

When speaking of Laurel and Hardy's first feature film Pardon Us, Stan Laurel described it as "a three-story building on a one-story base"-in other words, a 2-reeler stretched and bloated into 6 reels. Much the same could be said of Blake Edwards's Blind Date, though one wonders if Stan Laurel could… More When speaking of Laurel and Hardy's first feature film Pardon Us, Stan Laurel described it as "a three-story building on a one-story base"-in other words, a 2-reeler stretched and bloated into 6 reels. Much the same could be said of Blake Edwards's Blind Date, though one wonders if Stan Laurel could have even gotten two reels out of its wafer-thin premise. At the outset, yuppie Bruce Willis is warned not to let his blind date, southern belle Kim Basinger, drink anything stronger than lemonade. So what does Willis do the first chance he gets? That's right, kids; he plies poor Basinger with champagne. And then he wonders why his life rapidly goes to hell in a handbasket. In his first starring movie role, Bruce Willis manages to find all sorts of nuances in his one-note role, while Kim Basinger is very funny when she's blotto-at least, for the first five minutes or so. John Laroquette costars as a character straight out of a 1920s bedroom farce; he's also pretty good, even though his dialogue is numbingly unamusing. Blake Edwards is famous for his ability to make a lot out of a little...but there has to be a limit somewhere. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Blake Edwards
Written By: Dale Launer
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Mar 27, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Feb 5, 2002
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Janet Maslin, New York Times
Comic possibilities are everywhere in Blind Date, and the tireless Mr. Edwards leaves none of them unexploited.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
This is the kind of movie that serves as a reminder that comedy is agonizingly difficult when it works, and even more trouble when it doesn't.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
What this movie needs is Cybill Shepherd playing hard to get. Or anybody playing hard to get.
Neil Cohen, Echo Magazine
A guilty pleasure from Willis and Bassinger's glory days!
Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
Underappreciated rom-com with Larroquette in top form
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
Hir or miss, but a couple of the gags that do hit are screamingly funny. A bit involving Graham Stark's butler and a doberman had me howling uncontrollably.
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com
Would you believe My Stepmother Is an Alien was better?
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
When Edwards misfires, he misfires big.
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)
This is something special, even among its ilk. Frighteningly bad.
Oz, eFilmCritic.com
Blind Date is a funny movie, but only in parts. As a Sunday afternoon Superstation timewaster, it'll do the job every bit as well as an episode of Moonlighting or Night Court.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...tedious.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Jens S

One of the funniest films of the 80s, this comedy about a blind date going awry enjoys embarrassing situations for its protagonist and piles one after the other until you can't take it anymore. Director Edwards already delivered a similar film with his classic "What's… More
One of the funniest films of the 80s, this comedy about a blind date going awry enjoys embarrassing situations for its protagonist and piles one after the other until you can't take it anymore. Director Edwards already delivered a similar film with his classic "What's up, doc", recycling a few of the ideas here, but still creating another riot of confusion, chaos and insane characters. The chemistry between Willis and Basinger is great and even though the film reeks of the 80s in every second, it's still fun to revisit over and over again.
♥Robyn

In Blind Date, Walter Davis(Bruce Willis) goes on an arranged night-out,with Nadia Gates,(Kim Basinger), that starts off well but turns very, very ugly when alcohol gets into the mix. Don't worry though... this is a romantic comedy so you should be able to turn off your brain and… More
In Blind Date, Walter Davis(Bruce Willis) goes on an arranged night-out,with Nadia Gates,(Kim Basinger), that starts off well but turns very, very ugly when alcohol gets into the mix. Don't worry though... this is a romantic comedy so you should be able to turn off your brain and watch the silliness unfold until you get to the happy ending. had a few laughs~!
AJ V

This is a pretty wild comedy romance adventure, I really liked it Willis and Basinger can be really funny when they want to. This movie is highly entertaining and I really like it.
Pierluigi P

A homage to the classic screwball comedies that lacks charm and needed to be shortened. some parts are hysterically funny though.
Red L

Pretty dumb movie
xGary X

Run of the mill slapstick farce that tries far too hard. A wholly unconvincing romantic comedy in which Bruce Willis is reasonably likeable, but Kim Basinger isn't.
Dean M

Kim Basinger is cute and fun until alcholol hits her throat, at which point she becomes mad, bad and dangerous to know.
Deb S

"Blind Date" is a very funny slapstick comedy starring Bruce Willis as Walter Davis, a hard working guy who needs a date to impress a Japanese client. His brother sets him up with Nadia Gates, (played by Kim Basinger). He gives him one word of warning about Nadia: don't… More
"Blind Date" is a very funny slapstick comedy starring Bruce Willis as Walter Davis, a hard working guy who needs a date to impress a Japanese client. His brother sets him up with Nadia Gates, (played by Kim Basinger). He gives him one word of warning about Nadia: don't let her get drunk, or she'll lose control. Things seem to be progressing nicely until Nadia's psychotic ex boy-friend David (John Larroquette) shows up hell bent on destroying Willis. Things get even more complicated when despite warnings not to get her drunk, Walter buys her champagne causing a night of slap-stick heavy consequences and Walter finds his whole life crashing down on him.
Donna D

This movie is hilarious!!! I couldn't stop laughing through this whole movie. Bruce Willis and John Larroquette's fight scenes were the funniest ever. Kim Basinger is funny too with her drunk antics that made this movie a delightful comedy. Loved it. :)
Lee K

Hilarious, i loved this movie. A very young Bruce Willis and make sure you catch all the scenes with John Larroquette and phil hartman as well
Moe E

It's been a while, but I remember this as being extremely funny because, I couldn't help but feel sorry for Walter as he struggles to keep a handle on Nadia as events escalate beyond his control.

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Cast

            Kim Basinger as Nadia Gates

            Bruce Willis as Walter Davis

            John Larroquette as David Bedford

            William Daniels as Judge Harold Bedford

            George Coe as Harry Gruen

            Phil Hartman as Ted Davis

            Mark Blum as Denny Gordon

            Stephanie Faracy as Susie Davis

            Alice Hirson as Muriel Bedford

            Diana Bellamy as Maid

            P. Randall Bowers as Jail Officer

            Paul Carafotes as Disco Dancer

            Dick Durock as Bouncer

            Jeannie Elias as Walter's Secretary

            Brian George as Maitre d'

            Ernest Harada as Japanese Gardener

            Seth Isler as Delivery Driver

            Georgann Johnson as Mrs. Gruen

            Susan Lentini as Mugger

            Bill Marcus as Street Cop

            Lonny Price as [Billy Vera And The Beaters]

            Armin Shimerman as French Waiter

            Sab Shimono as Mr. Yakamoto

            Barry Sobel as Gas Station Attendant

            Don Sparks as Street Cop

            Tim Stack as Grant

            Graham Stark as Jordan the Bedford Butler

            Sacerdo Tanney as Minister

            Joyce Van Patten as Nadia's Mother

            Emma Walton as Mugger

            Elaine Wilkes as Mugger

            Stanley Jordan as Himself

            Billy Vera as Himself

            Bob Ari as Bailiff

            John Demy as Jail Officer

            Noele De Saint Gall as Guest At Wedding

            Julia Jennings as Big Blonde

            Arlene Lorre as Court Stenographer

            Jon Smet as Car Lot Customer

            Momo Yashima as Mrs. Yakamoto

            Mike Genovese as Jail Officer

            Jack Gwyllim as Artist

            Mike Murphy as [Billy Vera And The Beaters]
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