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Plot

This romantic comedy is based on a true story that happened in California in 1944. Sonny Wisecarver (Patrick Dempsey) is 15 year old who has an affair with his older neighbor Judy (Talia Balsam). The two run off and get married, but a stern judge has the union annulled. Sonny is hauled before the same judge when he gets involved with another older woman (Beverly D'Angelo), and the publicity makes him the object of affection for millions of young women who believe Sonny has something special. Michael Constantine and Betty Jinnett play Sonny's concerned parents. Carl Reiner is the uncredited narrator, and the real-life Elliott "Sonny" Wisecarver has a cameo appearance as a mailman.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
98min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/16/1987
Distributor(s):
Lorimar Productions
Director(s):
Phil Alden Robinson
Starring:
Patrick Dempsey , Beverly D'Angelo , Talia Balsam , Michael Constantine , Betty Jinnette
Themes:
Mischievous Children,Age Disparity Romance,Looking For Love
Tone:
Bright,Humorous,Intimate,Irreverent,Quirky,Racy,Sweet
Keywords:
fame,judge,relationship,teenagers
Country of Origin:
USA (09-16-1987)