Hiding Out (1987)
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33% of critics liked it
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65% of users liked it
(2,882 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
- Directed By
- Bob Giraldi
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Nov 6, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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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
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
A fun, fast comic-thriller that serves the talents of Cryer magnificently
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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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Cast
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Jon Cryer
as Andrew Morenski
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Keith Coogan
as Patrick/Morenski
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Annabeth Gish
as Ryan Campbell
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Gretchen Cryer
as Aunt Lucy
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Oliver Cotton
as Killer
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Claude Brooks
as Clinton
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Lou Walker
as Ezzard School Custodian
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Tim Quill
as Kevin O'Roarke
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Anne Pitoniak
as Grandma Jennie Morenski
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Nancy Fish
as Mrs. Billings Civics Teacher
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Alexandra Auder
as Melissa
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Gerry Bamman
as Mr. Stevens
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Joy Behar
as Gertrude
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Lou Criscuolo
as Transient Bum
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Beth Ehlers
as Chloe
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Ned Eisenberg
as Rodruguez Stockbroker
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Marita Geraghty
as Janie Rooney
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Jack Gilpin
as Dr. Gusick
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Warren Keith
as Breech
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Richard Portnow
as Mr. Lessig Driving Instructor
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Steven Small
as Driver
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Tony Soper
as Ahern Stockbroker
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Paul Sparer
as Judge
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John Spencer
as Bakey FBI Agent
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Rick Warner
as Bob Campbell
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Elizabeth A. Back
as Student
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Lee Anthony Brisbon
as Clinton Rapper
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Tim Caudle
as Gym Teacher
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Gloria Crist
as Spanish Teacher
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Mary B. Erne
as Mini Mart Clerk
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Joe Fagen
as Drop
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Dereck Fulton
as Student
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Nicky Hammerhead
as Garage Attendant
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Andrew S. Herzog
as Punker
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Lorri Lindberg
as Waitress in Diner
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Jeffrey Manning
as Kids in Office
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Tom McGovern
as Bailiff
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Tom Morgan
as Vice Principal
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Dick Olsen
as Morrill
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David L. Robinson
as Clinton Rapper
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Joshua Schouten
as Kids in Office
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Mike Schutte
as Punker
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Dolly Sherman
as Registrar
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Daryl Smith
as Clinton Rapper
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Lamon Spainhour
as Shawn
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Phillip Suarez
as Kapados
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George Whitley
as Student
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John Ward
as Ethan
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John Walker
as Pratt
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David Anthony Higgins
as Student
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Joe Foley
as Parking Attendant
