Desperately Seeking Susan
1985, English. Directed by Susan Seidelman.
Every man is desperate to have her. One woman is desperate to be her. But someone is desperate to kill her. If they can figure out who she is.
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 547 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 29 March 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leora Barish
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $27M
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Desperately Seeking Susan: quick answers
Is Desperately Seeking Susan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 547 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desperately Seeking Susan?
Desperately Seeking Susan runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Desperately Seeking Susan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desperately Seeking Susan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desperately Seeking Susan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desperately Seeking Susan is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desperately Seeking Susan on?
Desperately Seeking Susan is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desperately Seeking Susan?
If you liked Desperately Seeking Susan, try Ca$h, One Night at McCool's, Who Is Cletis Tout?.
Who directed Desperately Seeking Susan?
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) was directed by Susan Seidelman and stars Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn.