Things Change (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Things Change is a 1988 comedy drama directed by David Mamet, starring Joe Mantegna, Don Ameche and Robert Prosky. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- David Mamet
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Things Change About?
The premise of Things Change without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shoeshine man's ordinary life is upended when the Chicago Mafia proposes a surprising deal: serve time for a crime he didn't commit and receive a fishing boat in Sicily. Thrust into this unfamiliar world, Gino reluctantly accepts and finds an unlikely mentor in a small-time mobster named Jerry. Together, they navigate the complexities of the criminal underworld, leading to unexpected events and a chaotic situation at Lake Tahoe.
Things Change Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- motor vehicle
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford ltd crown victoria
- stretch limousine
- lincoln motor vehicle
- lincoln the car
- lincoln town car stretched limousine
- hotel
- hotel room
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- friend
- italian american
- gangster
- mafia
- chicago illinois
- wheel of fortune
- travel
- towel
- telephone
- telephone number
- telephone call
- suit
- show
- shoes
- shoeshine stand
- shaving
- sensuality
- sadness
- roulette
- revolver
- respect
- photograph
- old man
- mustache
- money
- mob
- mobster
- mirror
- message
- luck
- limousine
- letter
- kitchen
- house
- honor
- hitman
- hidden
- gas station
Things Change Cast
Joe Mantegna leads the cast, with Don Ameche and Robert Prosky. Directed by David Mamet; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director David Mamet
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Things Change Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Things Change 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 62% User score
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Things Change Plot Summary
What happens in Things Change from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two gangsters from Chicago visit Gino’s shoe store, where they discreetly hand him a $100 bill and ask him to meet them later. During their meeting, one gangster reveals that a crucial individual has been “mistakenly identified” as a murderer, showing Gino a photo of someone who bears a striking resemblance to him. The gangsters’ leader, Mr. Green, proposes a deal: if Gino agrees to confess to the crime and spends 3 to 5 years in prison, they will offer him generous compensation, including a boat to live on in Sicily. Although hesitant, Gino eventually consents to the arrangement and receives an old Sicilian coin from Mr. Green as a token of appreciation.
Full summary
The whole story of Things Change, scene by scene
Things Change Box Office
Things Change grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.5M
- US & Canada
- $3.5M
Things Change Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Things Change.
How Well Do You Know Things Change?
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 is Gino's profession?
Cars in Things Change
20 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon and the 1985 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1977 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1966 Ford Bronco Minor role
Things Change Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Las cosas cambian” and “Le cose cambiano”.
- Also known as
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- Las cosas cambian
- Le cose cambiano
- Things Change: Mehr Glück als Verstand
- Всё меняется
- As Coisas Mudam
- S mafií v patách
- 제3의 기회
- Нещата се променят
- Fortuna kołem się toczy
- Parrain d'un jour
- 世事无常
- Mafya Oyunu
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Things Change FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Things Change, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Things Change?
Things Change runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Things Change released?
Things Change was released on October 21, 1988.
Who directed Things Change?
Things Change was directed by David Mamet.
More films by David Mamet Who is in the cast of Things Change?
Things Change stars Joe Mantegna, Don Ameche and Robert Prosky, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Things Change make at the box office?
Things Change grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
How is Things Change rated?
Things Change has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Things Change have a post-credit scene?
No. Things Change has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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