Smooth Talk (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Smooth Talk is a 1985 drama thriller directed by Joyce Chopra, starring Laura Dern, Elizabeth Berridge and Mary Kay Place. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $16,785 worldwide. It earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Spirit Awards 1986. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Joyce Chopra
- Original language
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English - Studio
- International Spectrafilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smooth Talk About?
The premise of Smooth Talk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As summer ends, fifteen-year-old Connie struggles with her family’s dynamics and a longing for attention from boys. Seeking an escape from her mother's criticism and her sister's preferential treatment, she spends time at the local mall with friends. Her world takes a dark turn when the charming but unsettling Arnold Friend arrives, challenging her perception of desire and exposing her to unforeseen danger.
Smooth Talk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female protagonist
- short shorts
- tight jeans
- pay phone
- phone booth
- hot pants
- gay slur
- title directed by female
- f rated
- implied rape
- 15 year old girl
- riding in the back of a pickup truck
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- ice cream cone
- 15 year old
- teenage girl
- emotional manipulation
- coercion
- putting on makeup
- teenage girl as protagonist
- walking alone at night
- parental favoritism
- predatory man
- predatory behavior
- being watched
- teenage girl sexual awakening
- girl
- flirting
- high school sophomore
- domineering mother
- mall
- suburb
- summer
- shopping mall
- harassment
- watching through window
- running
- beach
- lawn chair
- breakfast
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- lying about one's age
- lying about age
- women dancing together
- dancing
- watching through a window
- hugging
- hug
- apology
- intruder
- sunday
Smooth Talk Cast
Laura Dern leads the cast, with Elizabeth Berridge and Mary Kay Place. Directed by Joyce Chopra; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joyce Chopra
Also Starring in Smooth Talk
· 6 moreSmooth Talk Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Smooth Talk 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Smooth Talk Plot Summary
What happens in Smooth Talk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Connie Wyatt, portrayed by Laura Dern, is a spirited 15-year-old eager to delve into the exciting realms of her burgeoning sexuality. As the summer gracefully drifts by, she finds herself lingering around her family’s farmhouse before the start of her sophomore year. Throughout this time, Connie feels overshadowed by the constant praises heaped upon her older sister, June, played by Elizabeth Berridge, while also facing the harsh criticisms of her mother, Mary Kay Place. Meanwhile, her father, Levon Helm, seems to navigate the family dynamics with ease, floating above the tensions that plague them.
Full summary
The whole story of Smooth Talk, scene by scene
Smooth Talk Box Office
Smooth Talk grossed $16,785 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.8K
- US & Canada
- $16.8K
Smooth Talk Awards & Nominations
Smooth Talk earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Spirit Awards 1986.
5 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1986 5 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Treat Williams
- Nominated Best Actress – Laura Dern
- Nominated Best Director – Joyce Chopra
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Smooth Talk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Smooth Talk.
How Well Do You Know Smooth Talk?
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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What age is Connie Wyatt in the film?
Cars in Smooth Talk
25 cars on screen, including the 1966 Pontiac LeMans and the 1968 Chevrolet C-10.
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1968 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Minor role -
1966 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Smooth Talk Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “스무스 토크” and “Κορίτσι Πρόκληση”.
- Also known as
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- 스무스 토크
- Κορίτσι Πρόκληση
- Palabras suaves
- Conversa Suave
- Bedrohliches Geflüster
- Gładkie słówka
- 甜言蜜语
- Sima száj
- 커니의 성인식
- Stilla försmäkta
- Приятный разговор
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Smooth Talk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Smooth Talk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smooth Talk?
Smooth Talk runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Smooth Talk released?
Smooth Talk was released on November 17, 1985.
Who directed Smooth Talk?
Smooth Talk was directed by Joyce Chopra.
More films by Joyce Chopra Who is in the cast of Smooth Talk?
Smooth Talk stars Laura Dern, Elizabeth Berridge and Mary Kay Place, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Smooth Talk make at the box office?
Smooth Talk grossed $16,785 worldwide.
How is Smooth Talk rated?
Smooth Talk has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Smooth Talk nominated for any awards?
Smooth Talk received 5 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Smooth Talk have a post-credit scene?
No. Smooth Talk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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