A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
1988, English. Directed by William Richert.
He's got 24 hours to convince the one girl he really loves that he's honest, faithful, and fully committed. It's going to be a long night.
A recent high school graduate is faced with two options, either go to a business school where his father wants him to go to, or get a full time job. However he decides to defy his father and go to Hawaii. Trouble is he has no money. Along the way he comes to understand his parents and eventually bonds with his father.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- William RichertDirector
- River PhoenixJimmy Reardon
- Ann MagnusonJoyce Fickett
- Meredith SalengerLisa Bentwright
- Ione SkyeDenise Hunter
- LouanneSuzie Middleberg
- Matthew PerryFred Roberts
- Paul KosloAl Reardon
- Jane HallarenFaye Reardon
- Jason CourtMathew Hollander
- James DeuterMr. Spaulding
- Marji BankEmma Spaulding
- Margaret MooreMrs. Bentwright
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Richert
- Box office
- $6.3M
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What A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon is based on
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon is adapted from a novel.
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A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon: quick answers
Is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.0/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon on?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 February 1988. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
If you liked A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, try Skipped Parts, American Graffiti, The Flamingo Kid.
Who directed A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988) was directed by William Richert and stars River Phoenix, Ann Magnuson, Meredith Salenger.
What is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon based on?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon is adapted from a novel.