That Was Then... This Is Now 1985
“Life as a teenager isn't always easy.”
What is That Was Then... This Is Now?
Topic: Film "That Was Then... This Is Now" (1985).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 8, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Taurus Film
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 34 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~102 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Paramount Pictures, Taurus Film
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Title: That Was Then... This Is Now.
Release Date: 11/08/1985 (US).
Genre: Drama / American drama film.
Runtime: 1h 42m.
Rating: R.
Based on: Novel of the same name by S. E. Hinton.
Director: Christopher Cain.
Distributor: Paramount Pictures.
Stars: Emilio Estevez (also wrote screenplay), Craig Sheffer.
Other Cast: Barbara Babcock.
Plot points:
Delinquent teenager's link to society is an attachment to an older brother-figure.
When the older boy spends time with a new girlfriend, the teenager feels more alienated and gets involved with drugs and the police.
Two working class youths.
After his parents killed themselves, Emilio Estevez [character/actor ambiguity in source 4, but source says
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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That Was Then... This Is Now holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie That Was Then... This Is Now and when was it released?
That Was Then... This Is Now is a feature film with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.
Who directed That Was Then... This Is Now?
That Was Then... This Is Now was directed by Christopher Cain.
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