Just Looking (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Just Looking is a comedy and drama film directed by Jason Alexander, running about 97 minutes. “A voyeuristic coming-of-age comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his summer to seeing two other people do it. Easier said than done. Caught in the act of spying, his mother and stepfather ship him off to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in "the country" -- Queens. His plan looks like a bust and his summer seems destined for boredom, until he meets a whole new group of friends -- young teens who have a "sex club."
Who’s in it. Just Looking stars Ryan Merriman as Lenny Levine, Gretchen Mol as Hedy Coletti, Patti LuPone as Sylvia Levine Polinsky and Peter Onorati as Phil DiLorenzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Just Looking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Looking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Looking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Looking (1999)?
- In US, Just Looking is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Looking worth watching?
- Just Looking holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Just Looking?
- Just Looking stars Ryan Merriman, Gretchen Mol, Patti LuPone, Peter Onorati and Richard V. Licata.
- When was Just Looking released?
- Just Looking was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.