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Singles (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Singles is a 1992 comedy drama starring Matt Dillon, Sheila Kelley and Bill Pullman. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $18.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
worldwide gross
$18.5M
Metascore
71
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Singles (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Singles About?

The premise of Singles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Three women, each with their own unique definition of happiness, embark on a quest for love in a world where relationships are as unpredictable as they are intoxicating.

Singles Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • grunge
  • single woman
  • seattle washington
  • male female relationship
  • manic pixie dream girl
  • tights
  • female stockinged feet
  • camera shot of feet
  • city
  • urban setting
  • driving a car
  • sex scene
+38 more
  • lover lover relationship
  • rock musician
  • rock concert
  • talking in a car
  • young couple
  • young love
  • talking while driving
  • black hair
  • talking on telephone
  • friendship between women
  • love
  • two friends
  • younger version of character
  • television
  • breaking up
  • friendship between men
  • giving someone a lift
  • picking up a stranger
  • grave
  • interviewer
  • rock 'n' roll
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • laughter
  • music scene
  • inter related stories
  • singles scene
  • implied sex
  • smoking
  • late period
  • pregnancy test
  • success
  • closeup of foot
  • mobile phone
  • reference to pearl jam
  • screaming
  • director cameo appearance
  • band the musical group
  • dock
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Cast & crew

Singles Cast

Matt Dillon leads the cast, with Sheila Kelley and Bill Pullman.

Ratings

Singles Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Singles 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

Singles Plot Summary

What happens in Singles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film follows a group of twenty-something friends navigating life in Seattle, each battling their own romantic complications. Central to the narrative is Linda Powell, who works in an environmental organization. She becomes enamored with a foreign student, Luiz, from the University of Washington, and their burgeoning romance fills her with excitement. She feels a spark that seems to defy the usual relational hurdles, even going so far as to give him access to her garage. However, their relationship faces uncertainty when Luiz reveals issues with his student visa, leading to tensions that surface during a distressing night out where Linda catches him with another woman.

Full summary

The whole story of Singles, scene by scene

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Box office

Singles Box Office

Singles grossed $18.5 million worldwide.

1992 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.5M

US & Canada
$18.5M
Videos

Singles Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Singles.

Singles (1992) - Original Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Singles?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What city do the main characters navigate their lives in?

Cars

Cars in Singles

15 cars on screen, including the 1986 Plymouth Gran Fury and the 1978 SAAB 99 Turbo.

All 15 cars
  • 1986 Plymouth Gran Fury in Singles 1986 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
  • 1978 SAAB 99 Turbo in Singles 1978 SAAB 99 Turbo Important role
  • 1973 Ford F-100 in Singles 1973 Ford F-100 Minor role
  • 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco MkI Typ 53 in Singles 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco MkI Typ 53 Minor role
Details

Singles Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Solteros” and “Mládí”.

Also known as
  • Solteros
  • Mládí
  • Singles - Gemeinsam einsam
  • Singles - L'amore è un gioco
  • Vida de Solteiro
  • Одиночки
  • Mladí a slobodní
  • Facérok
  • סינגלס
  • Singuri
  • Любовни квартири
  • 클럽 싱글즈
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  • 单身一族
  • Bekarlar
  • シングルス
  • Samotnicy
  • Viengungiai
  • Célibataires

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FAQ

Singles FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Singles, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Singles?

Singles runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Singles released?

Singles was released on September 18, 1992.

Who is in the cast of Singles?

Singles stars Matt Dillon, Sheila Kelley and Bill Pullman, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Singles make at the box office?

Singles grossed $18.5 million worldwide.

How is Singles rated?

Singles has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Singles have a post-credit scene?

No. Singles has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Singles in?

The original language of Singles is Tagalog.

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