Now and Then
Now and Then

Movie spotlight

Now and Then

1995
Movie
102 min
English

Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty, four childhood girlfriends — Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta — recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes54%
Google Users81%
Director: Lesli Linka GlatterGenres: Drama, Coming-of-age

Plot Summary

Four childhood friends reunite in their hometown as adults to reminisce about the pivotal summer of 1970. During that transformative summer, they navigated adolescence, faced personal challenges, and discovered the strength of their bond. Their shared experiences, including solving a local mystery and dealing with family issues, forged a connection that would last a lifetime.

Critical Reception

Now and Then was met with a generally mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its nostalgic tone and performances, particularly from the young cast. While some found the plot somewhat predictable and overly sentimental, many appreciated its heartfelt exploration of female friendship and the challenges of growing up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic and heartwarming portrayal of female friendships.

  • Commended the strong performances from the young ensemble cast.

  • Some critics found the plot a bit formulaic and sentimental.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's nostalgic trip back to the 1970s and its authentic depiction of childhood friendships. Many viewers appreciated the emotional depth and relatable coming-of-age themes, finding it a comforting and often touching experience.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable continuity error where one of the main characters' hair changes color and length mid-scene.

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TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A film with some charm and lack of originality, but which works well as a family film, and which deserves to be brought back from oblivion.** This production from the 90s, currently somewhat forgotten, is another film without any bones...