The Night Before (1988)
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52% of users liked it
(2,497 ratings)
In this unusual teen comedy, the most popular girl in school embarks upon the worst date of her life after she loses a bet and is forced to attend the prom with the school's biggest nerd. The trouble begins when her doofous date gets lost en route and they end up stranded on the worst side of town.… More In this unusual teen comedy, the most popular girl in school embarks upon the worst date of her life after she loses a bet and is forced to attend the prom with the school's biggest nerd. The trouble begins when her doofous date gets lost en route and they end up stranded on the worst side of town. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Thom Eberhardt
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Mar 1, 1988 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 23, 1999
- Studio
- HBO Video
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
Aside from a few decent moments, the film never lives up to the promise of its set-up.
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Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
the film kept me interested through the end, and I enjoyed the diversion from the typical 80s teen comedy
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Cast
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Keanu Reevesas Winston Connelly -
Lori Loughlinas Tara Mitchell -
Theresa Saldanaas Rhonda
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Trinidad Silvaas Tito -
Suzanne Snyderas Lisa -
Morgan Loftingas Mom
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