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Grandview, U.S.A. (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1984, Grandview, U.S.A. is a drama film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 97 minutes. “Where dreams have a funny way of coming true.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is one of the drivers in the derby whose wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.

Who’s in it. Grandview, U.S.A. stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Michelle 'Mike' Cody, C. Thomas Howell as Tim Pearson, Patrick Swayze as Ernie 'Slam' Webster and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Candy Webster, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Grandview, U.S.A. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandview, U.S.A. page.

If you liked it. Fans of Grandview, U.S.A. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grandview, U.S.A. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Grandview, U.S.A. worth watching?
Grandview, U.S.A. holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Grandview, U.S.A.?
Grandview, U.S.A. stars Jamie Lee Curtis, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Jason Leigh and William Windom.
When was Grandview, U.S.A. released?
Grandview, U.S.A. was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.