Hiding Out (1987)

33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
65% of users liked it
(2,835 ratings)

Hiding Out, a surprisingly entertaining and engaging action comedy, directed by Bob Giraldi, takes the implausible idea that an adult man could enroll in high school and pass as a student and makes it real. Andrew (Jon Cryer) is a stockbroker hunted by a professional killer. He flees to stay with… More Hiding Out, a surprisingly entertaining and engaging action comedy, directed by Bob Giraldi, takes the implausible idea that an adult man could enroll in high school and pass as a student and makes it real. Andrew (Jon Cryer) is a stockbroker hunted by a professional killer. He flees to stay with his sister and her teenage son Patrick (Keith Coogan). Andrew shaves off his beard, cuts his hair, and enrolls in Patrick's high school, pretending to be 17 years old. Cryer does a great job of convincingly playing both ages, and Coogan shines as the teenage son. Director Giraldi has great visual style and gives the film an energy that makes it both enjoyable and believable. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Bob Giraldi
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

In Theaters: Nov 6, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Oct 9, 2001
Studio: HBO Video

Critic Reviews

Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
this movie is fun to watch, but mostly as a way to remember the fashions and styles of 1980s high school
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A fun, fast comic-thriller that serves the talents of Cryer magnificently
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Hiding Out never once approaches funny. Were it not for the parade of cliches and stereotypes stolen from various high-school comedies, I'd have assumed that this movie was a straight drama.

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Featured Audience Ratings

A B

An enjoyable and highly amusing teen flick
Steve B

Great disguise, Cryer -- EXACTLY the sort of look you want when you don't want to call attention to yourself.
Michael G

You won't hear about this movie when you watch I Love the 80s.
Allison B

Man, I LOVED Jon Cryer in this movie... perhaps even moreso than in "Pretty in Pink." Sick? Maybe.
Anthony V

Sustained by Jon Cryer's charisma, this proves to be a fun outing.
Leo L

Hilarious!

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Cast

            Jon Cryer as Andrew Morenski

            Keith Coogan as Patrick/Morenski

            Annabeth Gish as Ryan Campbell

            Gretchen Cryer as Aunt Lucy

            Oliver Cotton as Killer

            Claude Brooks as Clinton

            Lou Walker as Ezzard School Custodian

            Tim Quill as Kevin O'Roarke

            Anne Pitoniak as Grandma Jennie Morenski

            Nancy Fish as Mrs. Billings Civics Teacher

            Alexandra Auder as Melissa

            Gerry Bamman as Mr. Stevens

            Joy Behar as Gertrude

            Lou Criscuolo as Transient Bum

            Beth Ehlers as Chloe

            Ned Eisenberg as Rodruguez Stockbroker

            Marita Geraghty as Janie Rooney

            Jack Gilpin as Dr. Gusick

            Warren Keith as Breech

            Richard Portnow as Mr. Lessig Driving Instructor

            Steven Small as Driver

            Tony Soper as Ahern Stockbroker

            Paul Sparer as Judge

            John Spencer as Bakey FBI Agent

            Rick Warner as Bob Campbell

            Elizabeth A. Back as Student

            Lee Anthony Brisbon as Clinton Rapper

            Tim Caudle as Gym Teacher

            Gloria Crist as Spanish Teacher

            Mary B. Erne as Mini Mart Clerk

            Joe Fagen as Drop

            Dereck Fulton as Student

            Nicky Hammerhead as Garage Attendant

            Andrew S. Herzog as Punker

            Lorri Lindberg as Waitress in Diner

            Jeffrey Manning as Kids in Office

            Tom McGovern as Bailiff

            Tom Morgan as Vice Principal

            Dick Olsen as Morrill

            David L. Robinson as Clinton Rapper

            Joshua Schouten as Kids in Office

            Mike Schutte as Punker

            Dolly Sherman as Registrar

            Daryl Smith as Clinton Rapper

            Lamon Spainhour as Shawn

            Phillip Suarez as Kapados

            George Whitley as Student

            John Ward as Ethan

            John Walker as Pratt

            David Anthony Higgins as Student

            Joe Foley as Parking Attendant
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