A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
“He's got 24 hours to convince the one girl he really loves that he's honest, faithful, and fully committed. It's going to be a long night.”
Synopsis
A recent high school graduate is faced with two options, either go to a business school where his father wants him to go to, or get a full time job. However he decides to defy his father and go to Hawaii. Trouble is he has no money. Along the way he comes to understand his parents and eventually bonds with his father.
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A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon ≣ 1998 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-15
Top Cast
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River Phoenix
Jimmy Reardon
Ann Magnuson
Joyce Fickett
Meredith Salenger
Lisa Bentwright
Ione Skye
Denise Hunter
Louanne
Suzie Middleberg
Matthew Perry
Fred Roberts
Paul Koslo
Al Reardon
Jane Hallaren
Faye Reardon
Jason Court
Mathew Hollander
James Deuter
Mr. Spaulding
Marji Bank
Emma Spaulding
Margaret Moore
Mrs. Bentwright
Anastasia Fielding
Elaine
Kamie Harper
Rosie Reardon
Johnny Galecki
Toby Reardon
Melva Williams
Maid
Regan Andreas
Sailor Cap
E.J. Murray
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Richert
- Screenplay & Story
- William Richert
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Island Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Richert
William Richert
Bill Conti
John J. Connor
Suzanne Fenn
Noel Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
William Richert
Director
William Richert
Writer
Suzanne Fenn
Editor
Robert De Mora
Costume Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Norman Newberry
Production Design
John J. Connor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon about?
A recent high school graduate is faced with two options, either go to a business school where his father wants him to go to, or get a full time job. However he decides to defy his father and go to Hawaii. Trouble is he has no money. Along the way he comes to understand his parents and eventually bonds with his father.
Who directed A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon was directed by William Richert.
Who stars in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
The principal cast of A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon includes River Phoenix, Ann Magnuson, Meredith Salenger, Ione Skye, Louanne.
When was A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon released and how long is it?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon make at the box office?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon grossed $6.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).