The read
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic54/100
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Daniel PetrieDirector
- Dale MentenOriginal Music Composer
- Ron KoslowWriter
Cast
- Sam ElliottRick Carlson
- Stephen YoungLarry
- Anne ArcherCathy
- Parker StevensonChris Randall
- Kathleen QuinlanWendy
- Sharon ClarkTina
- Steve BurnsMachine Gun
- Lenka PetersonMrs. Carlson
- George D. WallaceMr. Carlson
- Paul KentJack Gilmore
- Susan AndersonSandy
- Beatrice ColenJudy
Stills
Themes
beachladykillerlos angeles, californiaold flamelifeguardhigh school reunion