Unfinished Business (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Unfinished Business is a drama film directed by Don Owen, running about 91 minutes. “Izzy's Breaking Out and No One Is Going To Stop Her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seventeen year old Izzy Marks lives in Toronto with her divorced mother and finds her life boring and directionless. Meant to be a sequel to Don Owen's acclaimed 1964 film "Nobody Waved Good-bye", "Unfinished Business" looks at life two decades later for Peter and Julie's (Peter Kastner and Julie Biggs) daughter Isabelle "Izzy" Marks (Isabelle Mejias). Curious, funny and intelligent, 17 year old Izzy feels the frustrations of her limiting environment and the pull of a more exciting, larger world. She meets passionate anarchist wannabe Jessie 'Fixit' (Peter Spence) and is quickly drawn into his free living alternative lifestyle. Much to the displeasure of her once free-thinking parents and friends.
Who’s in it. Unfinished Business stars Isabelle Mejias as Isabelle Marks, Peter Spence as Jessie 'Fixit', Leslie Toth as Matthew and Julie Biggs as Julie Marks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Unfinished Business has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unfinished Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unfinished Business tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unfinished Business (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unfinished Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unfinished Business worth watching?
- Unfinished Business holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Unfinished Business?
- Unfinished Business stars Isabelle Mejias, Peter Spence, Leslie Toth, Julie Biggs and Chuck Shamata.
- When was Unfinished Business released?
- Unfinished Business was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.