IMDb 4.2 1981 HD

Goin’ All the Way!

Goin’ All the Way!

1981
Comedy
85 min R USA
3.7 / 10
4.2 IMDB

High schoolers Arnie and Monica split over his relentless pursuit of sex, only to find themselves drawn back together after a series of misadventures, awkward courtships, and the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Robert Freeman
Starring
Dan Waldman / Deborah Van Rhyn / Joshua Cadman / Sherrie Miller / Joe Colligan / Sylvia Summers / Eileen Davidson / James R. Sweeney

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

awkward youthful chaotic romantic complex nostalgic dramatic relatable emotional uneven earnest

Reviews

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Samantha Bellweather
May 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Goin' All the Way! is a film that clearly aims to resonate with the experiences of high schoolers grappling with relationships. The narrative arc, centred on Arnie and Monica’s on-again, off-again romance and the interference of Piggy Bronk,…

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Julian Croft
May 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A snapshot of early eighties teen life, Goin' All the Way! explores the perennial conflict between emotional connection and physical desire. The story of Arnie and Monica's fractured romance, complicated by the looming presence of bully Piggy Bronk,…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Goin' All the Way! offers a surprisingly nuanced look at the complexities of adolescent relationships. The central dynamic between Arnie and Monica, driven by differing expectations and external pressures from characters like the formidable Piggy Bronk, feels authentic.…

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Marcus Thorne
May 23, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This 1981 feature, Goin' All the Way!, presents a familiar tale of high school entanglements. The plot, focusing on Arnie’s pursuit of intimacy and its consequences for his relationship with Monica, treads well worn ground. Dan Waldman and…

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Eleanor Vance
May 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Goin' All the Way! attempts to capture the volatile spirit of teenage romance with mixed results. The narrative, following Arnie and Monica's on-again, off-again relationship amidst youthful folly, has a certain earnestness. Performances from Dan Waldman and Deborah…

FAQs

Goin' All the Way! grapples with the classic themes of love versus lust, a perennial dilemma for adolescents. The film examines the choices teenagers make when their desires are at odds with deeper emotional connections. Alongside this, it touches upon the navigating of youthful misadventures, the complexities of romantic pursuits, and the impact of peer dynamics, such as rivalry and bullying, on developing relationships.