The Sure Thing
1985, English. Directed by Rob Reiner.
A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever.
Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Sure Thing
The Sure Thing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1985.
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Cast & crew
- Rob ReinerDirector
- John CusackWalter "Gib" Gibson
- Daphne ZunigaAlison Bradbury
- Anthony EdwardsLance
- Boyd GainesJason
- Tim RobbinsGary Cooper
- Lisa Jane PerskyMary Ann Webster
- Viveca LindforsProfessor Taub
- Nicollette SheridanThe Sure Thing
- Marcia ChristieJulie
- Robert Anthony MarcucciBobby
- Sarah BuxtonSharon
- Lorrie LightleLucy
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Bloom, Jonathan Roberts
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $18M
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The Sure Thing: quick answers
Is The Sure Thing worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 345 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sure Thing?
The Sure Thing runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Sure Thing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Sure Thing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Sure Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sure Thing is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sure Thing on?
The Sure Thing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sure Thing?
If you liked The Sure Thing, try Sex Drive, Splendor, Playing It Cool.
Who directed The Sure Thing?
The Sure Thing (1985) was directed by Rob Reiner and stars John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards.