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Mystic Pizza (1988)

โ€œA romantic comedy with the works.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 601 votes 1h 44m r ComedyRomanceDrama

#51 of 68 films from 1988 #1867 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Donald Petrie ยท Written by Alfred Uhry, Amy Holden Jones, Perry Howze, Randy Howze

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Overview

Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut.

Cast

Julia Robertsas Daisy
Annabeth Gishas Kat
Lili Tayloras JoJo
Vincent D'Onofrioas Bill
William R. Mosesas Tim
Adam Storkeas Charlie
Matt Damonas Steamer
Conchata Ferrellas Leona
Joanna Merlinas Mrs. Arujo
Porscha Radcliffeas Phoebe
John Fioreas Jake
Gene Amorosoas Mr. Barboza
Sheila Ferrinias Mrs. Barboza
Janet Zarishas Nicole

Facts

Release dateOctober 13, 1988
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$12,793,213 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0095690

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Questions

How long is Mystic Pizza?
Mystic Pizza runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Mystic Pizza worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 601 votes, which places it #51 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 26%) and #1867 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Mystic Pizza?
Mystic Pizza was directed by Donald Petrie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Grumpy Old Men (1993), Little Italy (2018).
Who stars in Mystic Pizza?
Julia Roberts as Daisy; Annabeth Gish as Kat; Lili Taylor as JoJo; Vincent D'Onofrio as Bill; William R. Moses as Tim; Adam Storke as Charlie.
What is Mystic Pizza rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mystic Pizza?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15736.

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