IMDb 5.1 1988 HD

Casual Sex?

Casual Sex?

1988
Comedy Romance
88 min R USA
5.1 / 10
5.1 IMDB

Two girls go away to a holiday resort looking for a change of pace, hoping to meet some nice men for a change. They discover that they can't…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Geneviève Robert / Marilyn Bailey / Betsy Magruder / Terence J. Edwards
Starring
Lea Thompson / Victoria Jackson / Andrew Dice Clay / Stephen Shellen / Jerry Levine / Mary Gross / Peter Dvorsky / Valerie Breiman

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

disappointing lighthearted dated charming formulaic amusing uneven nostalgic predictable forgettable

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
May 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches 'Casual Sex?' with the expectation of light entertainment, but the reality is a film that struggles to find its footing. Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson attempt to inject life into a story about holiday romance gone…

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Oliver Hayes
May 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A product of its time, 'Casual Sex?' offers a somewhat nostalgic look at female friendship and romantic aspirations. Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson provide a solid foundation with their performances, portraying characters grappling with unmet expectations at a…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'Casual Sex?' is a film that seems to promise more than it delivers. Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson are tasked with carrying a narrative that feels curiously inert, despite their efforts. The central idea of two women reassessing…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 1988 offering, 'Casual Sex?', presents a familiar premise: two friends on holiday hoping for romantic success. Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson navigate the choppy waters of resort dating with a likeable chemistry, even if their characters’ pursuits…

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Eleanor Vance
May 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Seeking a breezy escape, 'Casual Sex?' ultimately proves a rather uneven romp. Lea Thompson and Victoria Jackson embody the film's central quest for holiday romance with earnest energy, but the script struggles to inject genuine wit into their…

FAQs

The core of 'Casual Sex?' lies in the discrepancy between the protagonists' idealized notions of finding a 'perfect man' and the reality of their resort experiences. Their inability to find the men they envision forces a moment of introspection. This narrative arc compels them to confront and ultimately re-evaluate their preconceived notions about romantic partners and relationships in general.