Michael J. Fox,
Helen Slater,
Richard Jordan,
Margaret Whitton,
John Pankow
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A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life.
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Release Date: April 7, 1987
DVD Release Date: October 27, 1998
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July 24, 2011A classic 80s movie with Michael J. Fox at his finest. The idea of this movie is as good in execution as it seems on paper, actually probably a lot better than it looks on paper. Whether it's the odd, slightly incestuous relationships or the orchestra of sex, there's never really... read more
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February 4, 2011A yuppie trying to rise up to the top has his life complicated by love. This is a great 80s flick, very funny and very timely. Fox is great as usual, and so is Slater. I really like this movie, and I recommend seeing it.
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February 12, 2010Such a cute movie!!!! Michael J. Fox is just sooooo adorable I think once I started watching Family Ties my obsession began lol! :)
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September 29, 2009One of my favourite 80?s films. It makes me want to go ?Ooooooooh yeeeeeeeeeah? in a really deep voice just thinking about it!
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November 27, 2008All I remember is that he bones his aunt and then realisticaly climbs the corporate latter. (Update) It turns out its not his aunt at all and it was just a horrible 80's movie. Damn you nostalgia!!! The flexing scene is the only funny thing still.
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February 11, 2008I always have great meomories when watching this movie. The soundtrack is "totally" the 80's. Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater (whom I have liked for a long while) are a good team for a romance in corporate NYC. Will success come Michael's way and love..you will have to watch to f... read more
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August 18, 2007A fun comedy with Michael J. Fox entering the corporate world. A nice diversion.
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Critic Reviews
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times
January 1, 2000
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Obviously, no new ground is being broken here, but director Ross keeps things humming in an endearingly old-fashioned way. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Does the movie really believe anyone is as stupid as these characters? Does it care? Full Review
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
[A] belabored charade of mistaken identities... Full Review
May 14, 2007
Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
The 1980s were not a particularly inspired era, so it's appropriate that a middling romantic comedy like this one would earn the title of quintessential movie of the decade. Full Review
February 7, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
enjoyable fluff
November 3, 2004
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Quintessential 1980s comedy
June 19, 2003
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Surprisingly sharp comedy.
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