Movie

That Was Then... This Is Now

“Life as a teenager isn't always easy.”

★ 5.7(34)19851h 42m

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Director: Christopher Cain
Release date: 1985-11-08
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

That Was Then... This Is Now — trailer

About That Was Then... This Is Now

That Was Then... This Is Now is a 1985 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Christopher Cain, starring Emilio Estevez, Craig Sheffer and Larry B. Scott. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch That Was Then... This Is Now in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A delinquent teenager's only link to society is the attachment he feels towards an older brother-figure. When the older boy starts spending time with a new girlfriend, the teenager begins to feel even more alienated, and gets involved with drugs and the police.

Cast

Emilio Estevez

Mark Jennings

Craig Sheffer

Bryon Douglas

Larry B. Scott

Terry Jones

Jill Schoelen

Angela Shepard

Kim Delaney

Cathy Carlson

Barbara Babcock

Mrs. Douglas

Morgan Freeman

Charlie Woods

Francis X. McCarthy

Mr. Carlson

Diane Dorsey

Mrs. Carlson

Ramon Estevez

Mike Chambers

Frank Howard

M & M Carlson

Matthew Dudley

Curly Shepard

Themes & keywords

juvenile delinquentnostalgic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch That Was Then... This Is Now in United States?+

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Is That Was Then... This Is Now on Netflix?+

That Was Then... This Is Now is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is That Was Then... This Is Now?+

That Was Then... This Is Now has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in That Was Then... This Is Now?+

That Was Then... This Is Now stars Emilio Estevez, Craig Sheffer, Larry B. Scott, Jill Schoelen and Kim Delaney.

When did That Was Then... This Is Now come out?+

That Was Then... This Is Now is a 1985 movie directed by Christopher Cain.

What genre is That Was Then... This Is Now?+

That Was Then... This Is Now is Drama film.

Who directed That Was Then... This Is Now?+

That Was Then... This Is Now was directed by Christopher Cain.