Smooth Talk (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Smooth Talk is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Joyce Chopra, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Northern Californian suburbs, free-spirited teenager Connie spends her summer days thinking about boys and arguing with her mom. But her idyll of beach trips, mall hangouts, and innocent flirtations are shattered when she attracts the attention of a mysterious older man.
Who’s in it. Smooth Talk stars Laura Dern as Connie Wyatt, Treat Williams as Arnold Friend, Mary Kay Place as Katherine Wyatt and Levon Helm as Harry Wyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Smooth Talk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smooth Talk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smooth Talk tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smooth Talk (1985)?
- In US, Smooth Talk is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smooth Talk worth watching?
- Smooth Talk holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smooth Talk?
- Smooth Talk stars Laura Dern, Treat Williams, Mary Kay Place, Levon Helm and Elizabeth Berridge.
- When was Smooth Talk released?
- Smooth Talk was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.