No Small Affair
No Small Affair

No Small Affair

1984Movie102 minEnglish

A 16-year-old aspiring photographer pursues a beautiful "older woman" of 22, a down-on-her-luck rock singer.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Google Users75%
Director: Jerry ParisGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A teenage mechanic, Jake, finds himself falling for Laura, the daughter of a wealthy businessman he's hired to do some car work for. He attempts to impress her by posing as a sophisticated college student, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and challenges as he tries to maintain his deception while genuinely getting to know her.

Critical Reception

No Small Affair was met with a generally mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its charming lead performances, particularly from Judd Nelson and Demi Moore, some critics found the plot somewhat predictable and formulaic for the teen romantic comedy genre of the era. However, its humor and heartwarming moments resonated with many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its likable young stars and their chemistry.
  • Appreciated for its lighthearted humor and feel-good romance.
  • Noted for a somewhat predictable plot that follows typical teen movie conventions.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the enjoyable performances of the lead actors, especially Judd Nelson and Demi Moore, and the film's charmingly lighthearted romantic storyline. While some found it a bit conventional, many enjoyed it as a fun and easy-to-watch romantic comedy.

Fun Fact

Judd Nelson and Demi Moore would go on to co-star again in the iconic 1985 film 'The Breakfast Club'.

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