Compromising Positions (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Compromising Positions is a 1985 drama thriller directed by Frank Perry, starring Susan Sarandon, Joe Mantegna and Edward Herrmann. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $12.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Compromising Positions About?
The premise of Compromising Positions without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The sudden death of a charming dentist rocks a wealthy community, prompting a former journalist and current housewife to investigate. Drawn back into her old profession, she uncovers a web of hidden secrets and deceptive lies. As she delves deeper, her search threatens to shatter the tranquility of her seemingly perfect suburban existence and expose uncomfortable truths about those around her.
Compromising Positions Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- woman wrapped in a towel
- gym
- leotard
- woman
- dentist
- murder
- investigation
- detective
- black teddy
- amateur sleuth
- obsession
- soap opera
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- suburb
- long island new york
- mistress
- death
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- husband wife relationship
- male female relationship
- womanizer
- reporter
- pornography
- blackmail
- amateur detective
- based on novel
Compromising Positions Cast
Susan Sarandon leads the cast, with Joe Mantegna and Edward Herrmann. Directed by Frank Perry; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Perry
Also Starring in Compromising Positions
· 6 moreCompromising Positions Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Compromising Positions 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Compromising Positions Plot Summary
What happens in Compromising Positions from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Judith Singer, a once-prominent reporter for Newsday, now finds herself ensnared in the drudgery of suburban life on Long Island, with her husband Bob often absent due to work commitments. The only glimmer of excitement in her routine comes from the tantalizing possibility of uncovering a compelling story that might reignite her journalistic passion. The sudden death of her dentist, Dr. Bruce Fleckstein, a notorious womanizer, presents an unexpected opportunity for Judith to delve into a mystery far more intriguing than her day-to-day existence.
Full summary
The whole story of Compromising Positions, scene by scene
Compromising Positions Box Office
Compromising Positions grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.5M
- US & Canada
- $12.5M
Compromising Positions Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Compromising Positions.
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Compromising Positions Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Posturas comprometidas” and “Posizioni compromettenti”.
- Also known as
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- Posturas comprometidas
- Posizioni compromettenti
- Posições Comprometedoras
- Postures compromeses
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Compromising Positions FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Compromising Positions, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Compromising Positions released?
Compromising Positions was released on August 30, 1985.
Who directed Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions was directed by Frank Perry.
More films by Frank Perry Who is in the cast of Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions stars Susan Sarandon, Joe Mantegna and Edward Herrmann, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Compromising Positions make at the box office?
Compromising Positions grossed $12.5 million worldwide.
How is Compromising Positions rated?
Compromising Positions has 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Compromising Positions have a post-credit scene?
No. Compromising Positions has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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