Desperately Seeking Susan movie poster

Desperately Seeking Susan

"Every man is desperate to have her. One woman is desperate to be her. But someone is desperate to kill her. If they can figure out who she is."

March 29, 1985 1h 44m 6.1/10 (485 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Desperately Seeking Susan is a drama/comedy film. directed by Susan Seidelman.

Starring Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, and Aidan Quinn

Synopsis

A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 29, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (485 votes)
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Budget $4.5M Production budget
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Box Office $27.4M 6.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$4,500,000
Revenue
$27,399,597

Production Companies

  • Orion Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperately Seeking Susan about?

A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic advent...

Who directed Desperately Seeking Susan?

Desperately Seeking Susan was directed by Susan Seidelman.

How long is Desperately Seeking Susan?

Desperately Seeking Susan has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Desperately Seeking Susan released?

Desperately Seeking Susan was released on March 29, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Desperately Seeking Susan?

The main cast of Desperately Seeking Susan includes Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy.

Is Desperately Seeking Susan worth watching?

Desperately Seeking Susan has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 485 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.