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A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988): Cast & Box Office

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A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon is a 1988 romantic drama directed by William Richert, starring River Phoenix as Jimmy Reardon, Johnny Galecki and Jane Hallaren. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $6.3 million worldwide.

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A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
William Richert
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon About?

The premise of A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon without spoilers.

With only 24 hours to prove his honesty, faithfulness and full commitment to the girl he loves, he also faces a post‑graduation choice: the business school his father expects or a full‑time job. Defying his dad, he heads to Hawaii penniless, and through a night of trials gains insight into his parents and ultimately mends his bond with his father.

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • teen movie
  • coming of age drama
  • unfaithful husband
  • illinois
  • high school graduation
  • father son relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • evanston illinois
  • best friend
  • affair with friend's girlfriend
  • cheating girlfriend
+5 more
  • cheating husband
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • chicago illinois
  • working class
  • generation gap
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Cast & crew

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon Cast & Characters

River Phoenix leads the cast as Jimmy Reardon, with Johnny Galecki as Toby Reardon and Jane Hallaren as Faye Reardon. Directed by William Richert; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon

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From the director

More from William Richert

One more film directed by William Richert: Winter Kills.

Full filmography
Box office

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon Box Office

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon grossed $6.3 million worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.3M

US & Canada
$6.3M
Cars

Cars in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon

9 cars on screen, including the 1962 Buick Invicta and the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2.

All 9 cars
  • 1962 Buick Invicta in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon 1962 Buick Invicta Important role
  • Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2 Important role
  • 1962 Chevrolet Impala in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon 1962 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special in A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Background role
Details

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Uma Noite na Vida de Jimmy Reardon” and “Aren't You Even Going to Kiss Me Goodbye?”.

Also known as
  • Uma Noite na Vida de Jimmy Reardon
  • Aren't You Even Going to Kiss Me Goodbye?
  • Jedna noć u životu Jimmyja Reardona
  • Et døgn med Jimmy Reardon
  • Edessä on pitkä yö
  • Ston pyreto tis efiveias
  • Στον πυρετό της εφηβείας
  • Az ifjú Don Juan
  • Le ragazze di Jimmy
  • ジミー さよならのキスもしてくれない
  • Viena naktis iš Džimio Rerdono gyvenimo
  • Jedna noc z życia Jimmy Reardona
+11 more
  • As Noites Loucas de Jimmy Reardon
  • O noapte din viata lui Jimmy Reardon
  • Noć u životu Džimija Rirdona
  • Одна ночь из жизни Джимми Рирдона
  • Una noche en la vida de Jimmy Reardon
  • Jimmy Reardons erövringar
  • Aren't You Even Gonna Kiss Me Goodbye?
  • Las Chicas de Jimmy Reardon
  • 지미 리어든의 인생에서의 어느 하룻밤, ერთი ღამე ჯიმი რეარდონის ცხოვრებიდან
  • 热夜狂欢
  • Una nit a la vida d’en Jimmy Reardon

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A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon released?

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon was released on July 26, 1988.

Who directed A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon was directed by William Richert.

More films by William Richert

Who is in the cast of A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon?

A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon stars River Phoenix as Jimmy Reardon, Johnny Galecki as Toby Reardon and Jane Hallaren as Faye Reardon, among 17 credited actors.

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 $6.3 million worldwide.

Does A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon have a post-credit scene?

No. A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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