Welcome to 18
“From the Prom to the Pen...”
Synopsis
Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch. The film follows the adventures of three high school girls the summer after they graduate. After their jobs at a dude ranch fail to work out, the girls head to Lake Tahoe where they meet Talia (Cristen Kauffman). Talia's boyfriend Roscoe then helps the girls get a job at a casino which leads to trouble.
Top Cast
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Courtney Thorne-Smith
Lindsey
Mariska Hargitay
Joey
JoAnn Willette
Robin
Cristen Kauffman
Talia
Erich Anderson
Roscoe
John Putch
Cory
Graham Ludlow
Pipes
Cletus Young
Hud
Jeff MacGregor
Cliff
Brian Bradley
Fuscha
Michael MacRae
Gallpin
Micole Mercurio
Miss Bulah
Brandis Kemp
Miss Reba
Eli Cummins
Trump
Mickey Jones
Harper
Dee Booher
Tough Broad
Michael Greene
Luke
Max Trumpower
Tall Cowboy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Carr
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Sherman Wolin, Terry Carr
- Original Score
- Tony Berg
- Original Title
- Welcome to 18
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Summer Release, Green Griffin Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Carr
Judith Sherman Wolin, Terry Carr
Tony Berg
Stephen L. Posey
Lois Freeman-Fox
David C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Carr
Director
Kerrie Cullen
Stunt Coordinator
Karen Patch
Costume Design
Steven Legler
Production Design
Lois Freeman-Fox
Editor
Stephen L. Posey
Director of Photography
Rosalie Wallace
Costume Design
David C. Thomas
Producer
Tony Berg
Original Music Composer
Judith Sherman Wolin
Writer
Terry Carr
Writer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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80s Teen Movies
American teen films of the 1980s, the John Hughes and Brat Pack era.
BD Release: 1986-1990
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1986-1990
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to 18
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome to 18 about?
Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch. The film follows the adventures of three high school girls the summer after they graduate. After their jobs at a dude ranch fail to work out, the girls head to Lake Tahoe where they meet Talia (Cristen Kauffman). Talia's boyfriend Roscoe then helps the girls get a job at a casino which leads to trouble.
Who directed Welcome to 18?
Welcome to 18 was directed by Terry Carr.
Who stars in Welcome to 18?
The principal cast of Welcome to 18 includes Courtney Thorne-Smith, Mariska Hargitay, JoAnn Willette, Cristen Kauffman, Erich Anderson.
When was Welcome to 18 released and how long is it?
Welcome to 18 was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to 18?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to 18 was composed by Tony Berg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Welcome to 18?
Welcome to 18 holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).