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Curly Sue (1991)
Director: John Hughes
Cast: Jim Belushi, Alisan Porter, Kelly Lynch, John Getz
Runtime101 min
RatingPG
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Curly Sue, directed by John Hughes in 1991, received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its heartwarming story and performances, while others found it overly sentimental. The film was not a major box office success but has developed a cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 53%, indicating a somewhat divided audience reception.
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Fans of heartwarming family comedies will appreciate the charming performances and clever blend of humor and drama in John Hughes' 1991 film Curly Sue, which stars Jim Belushi and young Alisan Porter as an unlikely duo who learn the true meaning of family through their unexpected bond with a successful lawyer played by Kelly Lynch.
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Curly Sue is a 1991 American comedy drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes, and starring James Belushi, Kelly Lynch and Alisan Porter with Steve Carell in his film debut. It tells the story of a homeless con artist and his young orphan companion who gain shelter with a rich divorce lawyer. This was the final film directed by Hughes before his death in 2009. The film was released by Warner Bros. on October 25, 1991 and received generally negative reviews from critics while grossing $33.7 million against a $25 million budget.
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