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Curly Sue
🎬 Movie

Curly Sue

1991 · 101 min Comedy Drama Family Romance
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Bill is a penniless drifter who scams strangers out of just enough money to feed himself and his partner in crime, an orphan girl known as Curly Sue. Bill and Curly Sue target Grey, a yuppie lawyer, but their con takes an unexpected turn when the successful woman begins to like the ramshackle duo. But there's one problem—Grey's jealous, conniving boyfriend, Walker.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: John Hughes

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Bill Dancer

Alisan Porter

Alisan Porter

Curly Sue

Kelly Lynch

Kelly Lynch

Grey Ellison

John Getz

John Getz

Walker McCormick

Steve Carell

Steve Carell

Tesio

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Bernard Oxbar

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Secretary

Viveka Davis

Viveka Davis

Trina

Gail Boggs

Gail Boggs

Anise Hall

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