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Cast
Ryan Merriman
as Lenny Levine
Gretchen Mol
as Hedy Coletti
Patti LuPone
as Sylvia Levine Polinsky
Peter Onorati
as Phil DiLorenzo
Richard V. Licata
as Mort Polinsky
Joey Franquinha
as John
Amy Braverman
as Alice Moran
Ilana Levine
as Noma DiLorenzo
Robert Weil
as Guido
Deirdre O'Connell
as Mrs. Braverman, Lenny's Teacher
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes27
DirectorJason Alexander
WritersMarshall Karp
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJust Looking
About Just Looking
It's 1955. Lenny is a 14-year old boy who is totally fascinated by sex. He is too scared to "do it," so he dedicates his summer to seeing two other people do it. Easier said than done. Caught in the act of spying, his mother and stepfather ship him off to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle in "the country" -- Queens. His plan looks like a bust and his summer seems destined for boredom, until he meets a whole new group of friends -- young teens who have a "sex club."
Directed by Jason Alexander, Just Looking leans on a strong ensemble — Ryan Merriman, Gretchen Mol, Patti LuPone — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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