Satisfaction
“One Band. One Dream. One Summer.”
Synopsis
When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.
Top Cast
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Justine Bateman
Jennie Lee
Liam Neeson
Martin Falcon
Trini Alvarado
Mooch
Scott Coffey
Nickie
Britta Phillips
Billy
Julia Roberts
Daryle
Debbie Harry
Tina
Chris Nash
Frankie
Michael DeLorenzo
Bunny Slotz
Tom O'Brien
Hubba
Kevin Haley
Josh
Peter Craig
Mig
Peter Craig
Sal
Sheryl Ann Martin
Bunny's Girl
Lia Romaine
Girl at Campfire
Wyatt Pringle
Man in Wild Pants at Party
Bob Brzuchalski
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Alan Greisman
Bob Elden (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Purpura
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Satisfaction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Freeman
Charles Purpura
Michel Colombier
Thomas Del Ruth
Joel Goodman
Robert Alden, Armyan Bernstein, Alan Greisman, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Purpura
Writer
Alan Greisman
Producer
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Joel Goodman
Editor
Lynda Paradise
Production Design
Eugenie Bafaloukos
Costume Design
Joan Freeman
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Satisfaction
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Satisfaction about?
When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.
Who directed Satisfaction?
Satisfaction was directed by Joan Freeman.
Who stars in Satisfaction?
The principal cast of Satisfaction includes Justine Bateman, Liam Neeson, Trini Alvarado, Scott Coffey, Britta Phillips.
When was Satisfaction released and how long is it?
Satisfaction was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Satisfaction make at the box office?
Satisfaction grossed $8.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Satisfaction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Satisfaction was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Satisfaction?
Satisfaction holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).