Welcome to 18 (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Welcome to 18 is a comedy and drama film directed by Terry Carr, running about 91 minutes. “From the Prom to the Pen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three young women looking for adventure get jobs on a dude ranch. The film follows the adventures of three high school girls the summer after they graduate. After their jobs at a dude ranch fail to work out, the girls head to Lake Tahoe where they meet Talia (Cristen Kauffman). Talia's boyfriend Roscoe then helps the girls get a job at a casino which leads to trouble.
Who’s in it. Welcome to 18 stars Courtney Thorne-Smith as Lindsey, Mariska Hargitay as Joey, JoAnn Willette as Robin and Cristen Kauffman as Talia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Welcome to 18 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to 18 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to 18 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to 18 (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Welcome to 18 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Welcome to 18 worth watching?
- Welcome to 18 holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome to 18?
- Welcome to 18 stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, Mariska Hargitay, JoAnn Willette, Cristen Kauffman and Erich Anderson.
- When was Welcome to 18 released?
- Welcome to 18 was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.