Just the Way You Are
"She turned a plaster cast into a glass slipper and found the courage to be somebody new... Herself"
Originally released in 1984. Just the Way You Are is a comedy/drama film. directed by Édouard Molinaro.
Starring Kristy McNichol, Michael Ontkean, and Kaki Hunter
Synopsis
Despite her success as a professional flute player and the constant attention of men around her, Susan Berlanger feels insecure because of her lame right leg. During a European tour, she decides to cover her leg with a cast to see how people will react to her as a nondisabled person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Box Office
$7.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kristy McNichol
as Susan Berlanger
Michael Ontkean
as Peter Nichols
Kaki Hunter
as Lisa Elliott
André Dussollier
as Francois Rossignol
Catherine Salviat
as Nicole Schallon
Robert Carradine
as Sam Carpenter
Alexandra Paul
as Bobbie
Lance Guest
as Jack
Tim Daly
as Frank Bantam
Patrick Cassidy
as Steve Haslachez
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $7,889,271
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just the Way You Are about?
Despite her success as a professional flute player and the constant attention of men around her, Susan Berlanger feels insecure because of her lame right leg. During a European tour, she decides to...
Who directed Just the Way You Are?
Just the Way You Are was directed by Édouard Molinaro.
How long is Just the Way You Are?
Just the Way You Are has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Just the Way You Are released?
Just the Way You Are was released on November 16, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Just the Way You Are?
The main cast of Just the Way You Are includes Kristy McNichol, Michael Ontkean, Kaki Hunter, André Dussollier, Catherine Salviat.