Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn

A bored suburban housewife, seeking adventure to her life, accidentally gets hit on the head, wakes up with amnesia, and is mistaken for a free-spirited New York City drifter named Susan.

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24 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Susan Seidelmun

Release Date: January 1, 1985

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DVD Release Date: June 13, 2000

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  • November 26, 2008
    "Roberta can't be a prostitute, she doesn't even like sex that much. It's impossible"

    I had a faint memory about this film from my childhood. Now, seeing it again after 20+ years, I can't understand why I even had memories at all...

    It's got Madonna, a boring story, stupid acti...( read more)ng and characters you couldn't care less. Comedy? WTF? Ok, there was one positive thing about it all and that was my favourite comedian Steven Wright! I'd otherwise give it a 1 star rating but because of him, I'll ad an extra bonus half..
  • September 6, 2008
    An ok film starring Madonna as she takes on a new life after having amnesia.
  • July 8, 2008
    Once upon a time, Madonna was perfectly cast in a movie.
  • July 15, 2007
    80s flick full of adventure. Love Madonna, love the music.
  • May 18, 2007
    Wacky caper movie involving a bored suburban housewife who gets amnesia and wakes up thinking she's Madonna. It oozes 80s kitsch, and will have it's fans/enemies purely because of that, but from an objective standpoint, it's an OK screwball comedy with a decent enough cast. But i...( read more)t shall never be forgiven for convincing Madonna she could act...
  • September 21, 2009
    The only good in this film is the name Madona in titles. Realy boring and annoying movie nothing interesting happens to it.
  • September 19, 2009
    A film vehicle for Rosanna Arquette, which ultimately became a shining moment for Madonna who basically plays herself. It's an okay 'comedy', a classic for the 1980's with the fashion and music and is worth catching.
  • August 17, 2009
    Fun to watch. Nice 80's movie
  • August 17, 2009
    I remember dressing up like Madonna, to go and see this film, when I was 15yrs old. It wasn't an Academy Award winner, by any means, and there certainly weren't enough scenes with Madonna in them. I still enjoyed it, for its time frame, and what the heck, it brings back some fun ...( read more)high school memories!
  • July 12, 2009
    Got to say, she is a better entertainer at singing.

Critic Reviews


October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

It has its moments, and many of them involve the different kinds of special appeal that Arquette and Madonna are able to generate. full review

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  • rayman0071
    October 2, 2007
    1. The motion picture debut of one of the biggest pop icons of the 1980's-MADONNA!!!
    Also was the feature debut of Rosanna Arquette too.

    2. The movie itself-SUCKS!!!

    3. The movie soundtrack to this 80's film-MASTERPIECE!!!-In which all tracks for this were produced,written,and arranged by Madonna herself and it includes....
    "Who's That Girl"
    "Get Into The Groove"
    "Starlight,Starbright"
    "Holiday"
    and so many more.

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