Fandango

Fandango (1985)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (5,422 ratings)

The still unknown Kevin Costner carries this film that involves five college roommates on a last "fandango" before they separately face the harsh realities of an unpredictable future. It is 1971, and the Vietnam War has not yet ended. Gardner Barnes (Costner) has extended his college years by six… More

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PG, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By
Kevin Reynolds
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 25, 1985 Wide
On DVD
Feb 15, 2005
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    you might dismiss the movie as filled with cliches, but cliches have to get started somewhere, and for my money Fandango is that start

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    A shining moment for Costner....A Warm, amusing flick

  • Brian Mckay, eFilmCritic.com

    Kevin Costner's Breakout Role, and the Road Trip to end all Road Trips.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • El Hombre I


    A refreshing coming of age film dealing with college graduates in 1972. This is an ideal movie for a lazy sunday afternoon with Kevin Costner coming off as completely charming and Judd Nelson in one of my personal favorite roles. Nice soundtrack and hilarious scenes evenly balanced… More

  • Bruce B


    I was amazed at how you this all star cast was, One thing wasn't 1985 a little late to be filming movies about going off to the Vietnam war, I mean we pulled out of there in 1973, so what was the real point of this movie. It was funny, like the sky blue Cadillac with the truck… More

  • Ken S


    Easy Rider meets Animal House with Kevin Costner and Judd Nelson. What's not to enjoy?

  • Kyle S


    Kevin Reynold's first film is a good effort. The ending seemed crammed trogether way too fast, like the last 10 minutes or so, besides that, it's a 7 star film.

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