Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
Movies
Smooth Talk (1985)

Smooth Talk

⁽¹⁹⁸⁵⁾

15

1h 31m

Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller

September 10th, 1985

6.3/10

2.3K

?

Rate this

Smooth Talk

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Cast & Crew Company Credits Release Dates Certifications Technical Specs Photos Videos Official Sites Social Profiles External Links Languages Locations Alternative Titles Filming Dates Production Dates Awards Origin Countries Keywords Taglines Soundtracks

Synopsis

Based on the short story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been", by Joyce Carol Oates, this film chronicles 15-year-old Connie's sexual awakening in the Northern California suburbs. Her experimentation gets out of hand when the mysterious Arnold Friend takes an interest in her.

Less

More

2 wins and 5 nominations

Smooth Talk Photos

Smooth Talk Posters

Smooth Talk Videos

Smooth Talk 1985 Trailer

SMOOTH TALK - Janus Trailer

Cast

Treat Williams
Arnold Friend
Laura Dern
Connie
Mary Kay Place
Katherine
Margaret Welsh
Laura
Sara Inglis
Jill
Levon Helm
Harry
Elizabeth Berridge
June
Geoff Hoyle
Ellie
William Ragsdale
Jeff
David Berridge
Eddie
Full cast & crew

Directors

Joyce Chopra
Full cast & crew

Producers

Lindsay Law
executive producer
Timothy Marx
associate producer
Martin Rosen
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Joyce Carol Oates
(based on "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been" by)
Tom Cole
screenplay by
Full cast & crew

Keywords

kiss
surprise ending
breakfast
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America

Languages

English

Release Dates

August 22nd, 2021 (Australia) (Melbourne International Film Festival) (premiere)
August 15th, 2021 (Australia) (digitally restored version) (Melbourne International Film Festival)
June 6th, 1986 (Australia)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Smooth Talk (original title)
Smooth Talk (Australia)
Conversa Suave (Brazil)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Santa Rosa, California, USA
Sebastopol, California, USA

Running Times

91 min
92 min

Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

American Playhouse
Goldcrest Films International
Nepenthe Productions
All Production Companies

Distribution Companies

Umbrella Entertainment (Australia) (VOD)
Roadshow Film Distributors (Australia)
UFA Video (Germany)
All Distribution Companies

Other Companies

Saul Zaentz Film Center (post-production facilities) / (Re-Recorded at) (as The Saul Zaentz Company Film Center Berkeley, California)
The Sundance Institute (THANKS TO: ) / (thanks to)
Leonetti Cine Rentals (camera equipment provided by)
All Other Companies

Featured Celebrity Photos

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at New York Premiere of 'I Want Your Sex

Hannah Einbinder Shines at Teenage Sex and Death Premiere in Los Angeles

Dakota Johnson Stars as Marilyn Monroe in Upcoming Short Film Set for July 2026 Release

Hayes Warner Attends FX's The Shards London Screening

Madison Beer Stops by Nail Salon Ahead of Los Angeles Meeting on July 30, 2026

Emily Feld Features Stylish Looks in That's So Fetch August 2026 Edition

Kathryn Newton Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Beach Party in Malibu

Hayes Warner Shines at FX's The Shards Premiere in New York

Aisling Sharkey Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Jennifer Lopez Spotted Exploring the Streets of Rome

Florence Pugh Shines at London Premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" July 29, 2026

Zendaya Shines at the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" UK Premiere in London

Selena Gomez Enjoys Yacht Day in a Bikini on the French Riviera

Lana Condor Attends "The Devil's Mouth" Screening Event in Culver City

Lindsey Pelas Shines at Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna Sitar Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Anna McClelland Shines at Spider-Man: Brand New Day Premiere in Los Angeles

Chloe Veitch Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kaia Gerber Attends Press Junket for "The Shards" in New York

Mary Beth Barone Appears on Live with Kelly & Mark in New York

Chase Sui Wonders Shines at "I Want Your Sex" Los Angeles Premiere

Karlie Kloss Spotted on Book Tour in New York City

Katherine McNamara Shines at "Ted Lasso" Season 4 Premiere in Los Angeles

Karlie Kloss Spotted Out and About in New York City

Evan Rachel Wood Shines at FX's "The Shards" World Premiere in New York

Lauren Betts Shines at AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago

Kira Kosarin Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Ted Lasso Season 4

Kim Kardashian Spotted Leaving UpDate Pop-Up at Saint Sernin on July 26, 2026

Sadie Sink Shines at "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" World Premiere in Hollywood

Kaia Gerber Shines at The Shards World Premiere in New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion