Vision Quest (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Vision Quest is a 1985 sports drama directed by Harold Becker, starring Matthew Modine, Charles Hallahan and Michael Schoeffling. It is partly based on Vision Quest by Terry Davis. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $13 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Kanopy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Harold Becker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- Vision Quest by Terry Davis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Vision Quest About?
The premise of Vision Quest without spoilers, adapted from Vision Quest by Terry Davis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man's journey towards independence intertwines with the exploration of Canada's Indigenous heritage and its lasting impact. Through his experiences, he confronts difficult truths and gains a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him, ultimately finding meaning and connection within a complex cultural landscape.
Vision Quest Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teen angst
- high school wrestling
- bare chested male
- male nudity
- voyeur
- cheerleader
- male star appears nude
- public nudity
- clothed male naked male scene
- vision quest
- spokane washington
- weight training
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- arm wrestling
- wrestling team
- wrestling coach
- wrestling match
- teenager
- male rear nudity
- male virgin
- panties pulled down
- sex in bed
- independent film
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- teen movie
- literature on screen
- american literature on screen
- wrestler as protagonist
- athlete as protagonist
- drawing
- camera shot of feet
- jogging
- tai chi
- part time job
- bar
- hotel room
- basketball
- playing basketball
- listening to music
- dance scene
- african american teacher
- lying on the floor
- diner
- push ups
- barefoot male
- alarm clock
- stadium
- shirtless workout
- male star appears shirtless
- undressing
Where to Watch Vision Quest
Stream it on Kanopy and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Vision Quest Cast
Matthew Modine leads the cast, with Charles Hallahan and Michael Schoeffling. Directed by Harold Becker; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Harold Becker
Also Starring in Vision Quest
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Critics gave Vision Quest 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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Vision Quest Plot Summary
What happens in Vision Quest 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
In Spokane, Washington, the story revolves around Louden Swain, portrayed by Matthew Modine, an ambitious 18-year-old with aspirations to make a name for himself on his high school wrestling team. Despite his coach, Charles Hallahan, reprimanding him for trying to compete in a lower weight class, Louden is unwavering in his determination. After successfully sparring with his teammate, Kuch, played by Michael Schoeffling, Louden resolves to shed even more weight to achieve his secret goal of wrestling against his rival, Shute, who weighs twenty pounds less. Kuch, in a bid to inject some humor, spreads the word around school that Louden is on a “vision quest” to find his place in the world, claiming to be Native-American in the process.
Full summary
The whole story of Vision Quest, scene by scene
Vision Quest Box Office
Vision Quest grossed $13 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13M
- US & Canada
- $13M
Vision Quest Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Vision Quest (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Clip Preview Clip
- Clip Final Match: Swain vs. Shute
How Well Do You Know Vision Quest?
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 high school sport is Louden Swain determined to excel in?
Cars in Vision Quest
14 cars on screen, including the Blue Bird All American and the 1962 Dodge D-100.
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1962 Dodge D-100 Important role -
1972 Honda CL 350 Important role -
International Harvester S-Series Minor role
Vision Quest Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Crazy For You” and “Pazzo per te”.
- Also known as
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- Crazy For You
- Pazzo per te
- Crazy for you - Liebe auf der Ringermatte
- ビジョン・クエスト／青春の賭け
- Crazy for You - Pazzo per te
- Vontade de Viver
- מטורף עלייך
- Зрительный поиск
- Hl'adanie vidiny
- Zwariowalem dla ciebie
- Megőrülök érted
- Αναζητώντας το όραμα
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- Hulluna sinuun
- Loco por ti
- Skrupskør med dig
- Em Busca da Vitória
- Пътят към целта
- 청춘의 승부
- Lust och begär, მხედველობითი ტესტი
- ビジョン・クエスト 青春の賭け
- La recerca
- Hledání vidiny
- 夺标27秒
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Vision Quest FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Vision Quest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Vision Quest?
Vision Quest runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Vision Quest released?
Vision Quest was released on February 15, 1985.
Who directed Vision Quest?
Vision Quest was directed by Harold Becker.
More films by Harold Becker Who is in the cast of Vision Quest?
Vision Quest stars Matthew Modine, Charles Hallahan and Michael Schoeffling, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Vision Quest?
In the US, Vision Quest is streaming on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Vision Quest make at the box office?
Vision Quest grossed $13 million worldwide.
How is Vision Quest rated?
Vision Quest has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is Vision Quest based on a book?
Yes. Vision Quest is partly adapted from Vision Quest by Terry Davis.
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