In the Mood (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1987, In the Mood is a comedy and romance film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, running about 98 minutes. “He Was More of a Man At 15, Than Most Men Are At 35!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 15-year-old Sonny Wisecarver has an affair with his older neighbor Francine and then runs off to marry her, a stern judge has the union annulled. Then, when Sonny finds himself before the same judge after getting involved with another woman in her 20s, the publicity from this case makes him the object of affection for millions of young women
Who’s in it. In the Mood stars Patrick Dempsey as Ellsworth "Sonny" Wisecarver, Beverly D'Angelo as Francine Glatt, Talia Balsam as Judy Cusimano and Michael Constantine as Mr. Wisecarver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, In the Mood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Mood page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Mood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Mood (1987)?
- In US, In the Mood is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Mood worth watching?
- In the Mood holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Mood?
- In the Mood stars Patrick Dempsey, Beverly D'Angelo, Talia Balsam, Michael Constantine and Kathleen Freeman.
- When was In the Mood released?
- In the Mood was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.