A teenager must protect his family when his mother's sinister new boyfriend begins exerting his authority in their home.A teenager must protect his family when his mother's sinister new boyfriend begins exerting his authority in their home.A teenager must protect his family when his mother's sinister new boyfriend begins exerting his authority in their home.
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- TriviaCorey Haim's first day of shooting was with Peter Weller, and he went up to compliment the older actor on his performance. Weller collared Haim, throwing him up against a wall to warn him not to speak to him after a take, and it took three assistants to separate them. Haim later admitted that he was terrified by the experience, but Weller apparently was method acting, unaware by anybody else.
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A Very Well-Done Film
This has always been one of my favorite films. It is very well acted, with great performances from Peter Weller, Terri Garr, and especially Christopher Collet (I would have expected to see more acting credits for him). I really like its unflinching look at the consequences of divorce, from the sadness of the kids to the vulnerability of the mother. Look for a young Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey Jr., and Corey Haim in supporting roles.
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- Aug 7, 2001
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- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,250,994
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,606,214
- Oct 28, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $6,250,994
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