Weekend Pass (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1984, Weekend Pass is a comedy film directed by Lawrence Bassoff, running about 89 minutes. “72 Hours of liberty to forget everything the navy taught them” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four Navy recruits fresh from boot camp graduation in San Diego spend a weekend pass together out on the town in Los Angeles before shipping out for further training.
Who’s in it. Weekend Pass stars D.W. Brown as Seaman Paul Fricker, Peter Ellenstein as Seaman Lester Gidley, Patrick Houser as Seaman Webster Adams and Chip McAllister as Seaman "Bunker" Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Weekend Pass has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $21.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend Pass page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weekend Pass tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weekend Pass (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weekend Pass change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weekend Pass worth watching?
- Weekend Pass holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weekend Pass?
- Weekend Pass stars D.W. Brown, Peter Ellenstein, Patrick Houser, Chip McAllister and Pamela Kay Davis.
- When was Weekend Pass released?
- Weekend Pass was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.