The Night Before (1988)
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52% of users liked it
(2,525 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… 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
- Directed By
- Thom Eberhardt
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Mar 1, 1988 Wide
- 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 Reeves
as Winston Connelly
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Lori Loughlin
as Tara Mitchell
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Theresa Saldana
as Rhonda
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Trinidad Silva
as Tito
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Suzanne Snyder
as Lisa
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Morgan Lofting
as Mom
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Gwil Richards
as Dad
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Chris Herbert
as Brother
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Michael Greene
as Capt. Mitchell
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Pamela Gordon
as Burly Waitress
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David Sherrill
as Danny Boy
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P-Funk All Stars
as Rat's Nest Band
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Ned Bellamy
as Tuff #2
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Lucille Bliss
as Gal Baby
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Wren T. Brown
as Harold
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DeForest Covan
as Concierge
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Patrika Darbo
as Bimbo
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Israel Juarbe
as Attendant
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Tommy 'Tiny' Lister
as Bartender
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Lorrie Marlow
as Whore
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Bobby McGee
as Willis
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Larry Mintz
as Cueball
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Diane Rodriguez
as Woman in Restroom
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Jimmie F. Skaggs
as Hood #1
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Michael Strasser
as Tuff #1
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Clifton Wells
as Gardener
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Alan Toy
as Newsie
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Charles Grueber
as Customer
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Kim Ornitz
as Derelict #1
