No Small Affair (1984)

67% of critics liked it
(6 reviews)
39% of users liked it
(1,212 ratings)

This run-of-the-mill teen romantic comedy's main attraction is 22-year-old Demi Moore as Laura Victor, an aspiring rock singer. The slightly younger Jon Cryer is Charles Cummings, a dedicated photographer who meets Laura, falls in love, and decides that a dedication to furthering her career might… More This run-of-the-mill teen romantic comedy's main attraction is 22-year-old Demi Moore as Laura Victor, an aspiring rock singer. The slightly younger Jon Cryer is Charles Cummings, a dedicated photographer who meets Laura, falls in love, and decides that a dedication to furthering her career might further his own amorous designs. Charles is essentially a loser when it comes to women -- and just about anything else except photography. One day Charles captures Laura on film along a San Francisco seashore and is shocked but excited to run into her later while at a North Beach nightclub where she is a performer. Unable to just let her go, he finally convinces her to pose for him, and as a result of that session he comes up with one good photo which he then puts on nearly 200 San Francisco cabs -- using up all his savings in the process. The result consists of offers that have nothing to do with singing -- until one exception occurs. Another new face in the crowd in this conventional movie is Jennifer Tilly (younger sister of Meg Tilly and Oscar-nominated for her role in Bullets Over Broadway), working in her first film. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Jerry Schatzberg
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Nov 9, 1984 Wide
On DVD: Jun 29, 2004
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Reveals a few new twists in the old lost art of initiation.
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
As one might expect of this less than huge film, the DVD doesn't include a whole lot.
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
Utterly inconsequential, but it at least provides a nostalgic look at its stars circa 1984.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...often feels like a series of escapades loosely strung together by the two central characters.

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Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

An okay romance movie, I want to see it again though, I saw it on TV a long time ago.
Cassie H

Possibly one of the cutest romantic comedies of the 80s. Jon Cryer is adorable as the 16 year old photographer trying to win over the heart of a 22 year old Demi Moore. If your looking for a good movie you should watch this!

Cast

            Jon Cryer as Charles Cummings

            Demi Moore as Laura Victor

            George Wendt as Jake

            Peter Frechette as Leonard

            Elizabeth Daily as Susan

            Ann Wedgeworth as Joan Cummings

            Jeffrey Tambor as Ken

            Judith Baldwin as Stephanie

            Jennifer Tilly as Mona

            Hamilton Camp as Gus Sosnowski

            Tate Donovan as Bob

            Rick Ducommun as Groom

            Scott Getlin as Scott

            Kene Holliday as Walt Cronin

            Joe Lerer as French Teacher

            Steve Monarque as Larry

            Morgan Upton as News Vendor

            Joan Valderrama as Biker's Girl

            Michael David Wright as Jim

            Rupert Holmes as Band Leader at Wedding

            Tim Robbins as Nelson

            Louis Geneva as Cabbie

            Ashley Woodman Hall as Band Leader at Jake's

            Arthur Taxier as Bouncer

            Michael Vaughn as Nelson's Friend

            Jack R. Clinton as Bartender

            Jan Dunn as Lady with Dog

            Katherine Lyons as Wedding Cocktail Waitress

            Shermaine Michaels as Bride

            George Pentecost as Minister

            Sally Schaub as Museum Employee
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