Smooth Talk
1985 • 92 min • Drama · Romance · Thriller
Synopsis
Connie, the fifteen-year-old black sheep of her family, finds her summertime idyll of beach trips, mall hangouts, and innocent flirtations shattered by an encounter with a mysterious stranger.
Our family guide
Best from age 16- 62 Audience · 73 · 100%
Connie, a rebellious teen, spends her summer flirting and exploring her burgeoning sexuality. Her innocent world is upended by an encounter with a charismatic stranger, leading to a profound loss of innocence. The film explores themes of coming-of-age and female sexuality.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 6/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- A disturbing encounter with a stranger
- Exploration of sexual awakening
- Mature themes and situations
What it models well
- Self-discovery and growing up
- Navigating complex relationships
- The transition to adulthood
Talk about it after
- Understanding boundaries and consent
- The difference between flirtation and danger
- Discussing difficult life experiences
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Top billed cast
Director: Joyce Chopra • Crew: Tom Cole
Trailers & clips
Smooth Talk 1985 Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (73)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0090037
