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Robert Mulligan's graceful coming-of-age drama, set in rural Louisiana in 1957, explores the change in the relationship between two sisters when both fall for the handsome new boy next door, Court Foster (Jason London). The younger sister, 14-year-old Dani (Reese Witherspoon), gains Court's friendship and a brief kiss but not .. Read more

Starring	Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Reese Witherspoon, Jason London
Director	Robert Mulligan
Genres	Drama

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- For this rites-of-passage drama, screenwriter Jenny Wingfield draws on personal recollections; but while she brings... read more on Time Out
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  Ok for a love sick teenager
  
  I enjoyed this movie, and it came very close to bringing a tear to my eye more than once. The only trouble with it is you have to be about twelve to appreciate ... read more »
  
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  Not the target audience...!
  
  I agree with the other reviewers. Unless you're a youg teenager, this film won't appeal to you. I was expecting something a bit 'deeper' but it... read more »
  
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  - 02 May 2012 at 08:00
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  I LOVED IT !!!
  
  this was a film that was suggested to me as i was searching titles. to cut a long story short..... i rented it....... i loved it !!!
  
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  I loved this film
  
  I absolutely loved this film, haven't seen any films where reese is so young was strange at first but wow, this film was lovely. Aswell almost shed a tear ... read more »
  
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  Young Reece makes a great debut.
  
  If your'e a Reece Witherspoon fan (or even think that your'e one) then this is a 'must see' movie. If you are looking for thrills and action ... read more »
  
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  - Shepperton
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 22:18
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  Unsettling Watching
  
  Intriguing to see one of RW's early performances, but it did feel a bit unsettling to watch in terms of her age.
  
  Unexpected tragedy also for this... read more »
  
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  - 04 Aug 2004 at 14:35
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  Ok for a love sick teenager
  
  I enjoyed this movie, and it came very close to bringing a tear to my eye more than once. The only trouble with it is you have to be about twelve to appreciate ... read more »
  
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- - 4
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  Ok for a love sick teenager
  
  I enjoyed this movie, and it came very close to bringing a tear to my eye more than once. The only trouble with it is you have to be about twelve to appreciate ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Jul 2004 at 13:06
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  Unsettling Watching
  
  Intriguing to see one of RW's early performances, but it did feel a bit unsettling to watch in terms of her age.
  
  Unexpected tragedy also for this... read more »
  
  Report this review
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- - SuziQ
  - essex
  - 04 Aug 2004 at 14:35
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  Young Reece makes a great debut.
  
  If your'e a Reece Witherspoon fan (or even think that your'e one) then this is a 'must see' movie. If you are looking for thrills and action ... read more »
  
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  - Shepperton
  - 18 Mar 2009 at 22:18
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  I loved this film
  
  I absolutely loved this film, haven't seen any films where reese is so young was strange at first but wow, this film was lovely. Aswell almost shed a tear ... read more »
  
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  - Gwent, Wales
  - 07 Dec 2009 at 21:41
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  I LOVED IT !!!
  
  this was a film that was suggested to me as i was searching titles. to cut a long story short..... i rented it....... i loved it !!!
  
  Report this review
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  - 7 reviews
  - 05 Mar 2012 at 07:31
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  Not the target audience...!
  
  I agree with the other reviewers. Unless you're a youg teenager, this film won't appeal to you. I was expecting something a bit 'deeper' but it... read more »
  
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  Robert Mulligan's graceful coming-of-age drama, set in rural Louisiana in 1957, explores the change in the relationship between two sisters when both fall for the handsome new boy next door, Court Foster (Jason London). The younger sister, 14-year-old Dani (Reese Witherspoon), gains Court's ...