Just One of the Guys (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Just One of the Guys is a 1985 romantic comedy directed by Lisa Gottlieb, starring Leigh McCloskey, Toni Hudson and Clayton Rohner. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $11.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Lisa Gottlieb
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Just One of the Guys About?
The premise of Just One of the Guys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A journalism student, frustrated by the rejection of her article, disguises herself as a male to expose sexism in the workplace. To prove her point, she goes undercover, facing challenges like a persistent bully and unexpected romantic feelings for a classmate. Navigating the complexities of her deception, she discovers that success isn't always about gender but about perseverance and genuine talent.
Just One of the Guys Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- girl disguised as a boy
- gender disguise
- cross dressing
- female frontal nudity
- girl pretends to be a boy
- newspaper
- high school
- bully
- flashing breasts
- impersonation
- gender bender
- woman disguised as a man
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- jock strap
- undercover journalist
- prom
- role reversal
- short haired female
- girl dresses as a boy
- dartboard
- arizona desert
- phoenix arizona
- group shower
- underwear
- tomboy
- female dresses as a male
- male wears underwear
- man wears a swimsuit
- man in a shower
- man wrapped in a towel
- brown haired woman
- tank top
- legs
- bare legs
- female bare legs
- bikini
- man wears a jock strap
- reference to arizona
- reference to phoenix arizona
- gender swap
- female topless nudity
- braless
- raggedy andy doll
- female nudity
- school
- teacher
- sexism
- teen movie
- teen comedy
- disguise
- impersonator
Just One of the Guys Cast
Leigh McCloskey leads the cast, with Toni Hudson and Clayton Rohner. Directed by Lisa Gottlieb; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lisa Gottlieb
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Just One of the Guys Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Just One of the Guys 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Just One of the Guys Plot Summary
What happens in Just One of the Guys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint town in Arizona, Terri Griffith (Leigh McCloskey), an ambitious young journalist with a flair for storytelling, faces skepticism from her teachers due to her remarkable looks. After suffering a setback when she’s denied her dream internship at a local newspaper, Terri becomes convinced that her gender is the reason behind the rejection.
Determined to prove her worth, she devises a bold plan without her parents’ knowledge. Enrolling as “Terry” at a rival high school, she keeps her true identity a secret from everyone except her unsuspecting younger brother, Buddy (Buddy), and her loyal best friend, Denise (Toni Hudson). On her first day at the new school, she encounters the shy newcomer, Rick Morehouse (Clayton Rohner), who quickly captures her attention.
Full summary
The whole story of Just One of the Guys, scene by scene
Just One of the Guys Box Office
Just One of the Guys grossed $11.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.5M
- US & Canada
- $11.5M
Just One of the Guys Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Greg Interrupts Terry & Rick’s Conversation with Denise (Scene)
- Clip Rick Stands Up to the Greg in the Cafeteria (Scene)
How Well Do You Know Just One of the Guys?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What was Terri Griffith's dream internship?
Cars in Just One of the Guys
9 cars on screen, including the 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider and the 1983 Ford Mustang.
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1985 Alfa Romeo Spider Important role -
1983 Ford Mustang Important role -
1977 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1980 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide Minor role
Just One of the Guys Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Un chico como todos” and “Als Junge ist sie Spitze”.
- Also known as
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- Un chico como todos
- Als Junge ist sie Spitze
- Un muchacho como todos
- I Was a Teenage Boy
- ¿Un "chico" como todos...?
- Quase Igual aos Outros
- 年轻的主张
- Laß mich mal ran
- Aramızda Casus Var
- 저스트 원 오브 더 가이즈
- Un ragazzo come gli altri
- Lass mich mal ran! - Als Junge ist sie Spitze
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- En av gutta
- Po prostu chłopak
- Парень что надо
- Cô Nàng Giả Trai
- 여성상위시대
- Micsoda pasi ez a lány!
- Ένας μάγκας με καμπύλες
- Хлопець хоч куди
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Just One of the Guys FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Just One of the Guys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Just One of the Guys?
Just One of the Guys runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Just One of the Guys released?
Just One of the Guys was released on April 26, 1985.
Who directed Just One of the Guys?
Just One of the Guys was directed by Lisa Gottlieb.
More films by Lisa Gottlieb Who is in the cast of Just One of the Guys?
Just One of the Guys stars Leigh McCloskey, Toni Hudson and Clayton Rohner, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Just One of the Guys make at the box office?
Just One of the Guys grossed $11.5 million worldwide.
How is Just One of the Guys rated?
Just One of the Guys has 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Just One of the Guys have a post-credit scene?
No. Just One of the Guys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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