Grandview, U.S.A.
Directed by Randal Kleiser5.538%5.8
With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?
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Grandview, U.S.A. Ratings & Reviews
- Michael JohnsonDecember 18, 2025Grandview, U.S.A. is a movie I really liked, it’s fun, energetic, and full of small-town charm. The characters are memorable, the humor works, and it has that easygoing ’80s vibe that makes it a really enjoyable watch from start to finish.
- Charles LondonFebruary 15, 2025This is a fun little film for those who don't expect more from it than what it is. Grandview brings life in a small rural Midwestern town to the screen. I spent my formative years in a couple of such towns, one being the exact filming location (Pontiac, Illinois). It's the story of a young man struggling to forge his own path in life in an environment with limited opportunities. Yeah, this type of movie has been done before but nevertheless I found it to be endearing, funny and worthwhile. Big-city slickers may disagree.
Grandview, U.S.A. Trivia
Grandview, U.S.A. was released on August 3, 1984.
Grandview, U.S.A. was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Grandview, U.S.A. has a runtime of 1h 37m.
Grandview, U.S.A. was produced by William Blaylock, Peter W. Rea.
With only a week left before graduation, a young dreamer itches to renounce an uninspiring scholarship, stand up to his despotic father and pursue a career in oceanography. But, has anyone ever spread his wings away from Grandview, U.S.A.?
The key characters in Grandview, U.S.A. are Michelle 'Mike' Cody (Jamie Lee Curtis), Tim Pearson (C. Thomas Howell), Ernie 'Slam' Webster (Patrick Swayze).
Grandview, U.S.A. is rated R.
Grandview, U.S.A. is a Drama film.
Grandview, U.S.A. has an audience rating of 3.8 out of 10.
Grandview, U.S.A. has made $4.7M at the box office.