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DRAMA . 1979 . 1h 36m . 5.5/10

Sooner or Later_

"Growing up can be fun. Growing up too fast can be tricky."

Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?

Starring Denise Miller, Rex Smith, Barbara Feldon
5.5/10
Rating
1h 36m
Runtime
1979
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Growing up can be fun. Growing up too fast can be tricky.

Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?

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Cast
Denise Miller stars as Jessie Walters in Sooner or Later.
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Year context
Sooner or Later was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and...
Sooner or Later is a Drama, Romance, Family film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

CAST (20)

Denise Miller
Denise Miller
Jessie Walters
Rex Smith
Rex Smith
Michael Skye
Barbara Feldon
Barbara Feldon
Lois Walters
Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Bob Walters
Lilia Skala
Lilia Skala
Grandma Esther
Morey Amsterdam
Morey Amsterdam
Eddie Nova
Vivian Blaine
Vivian Blaine
Cosmetics Saleslady
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Teacher
Mary-Beth Manning
Mary-Beth Manning
Caroline
Maia Danziger
Maia Danziger
Karen
EG
Edward Green
Dr. Donnie
Paul Mones
Paul Mones
Arnie
GD
Grace Davies
Connie
Tara King
Tara King
Agnes
CD
Cheryl D. Francis
Debbie
Emily Bindiger
Emily Bindiger
Member of the Skye Band
MC
Mark Cunningham
Member of the Skye Band
LM
Lenny Mancuso
Member of the Skye Band
EL
Egleton Leroy Woodside Jr.
Member of the Skye Band
DE
Dean Elliott
Herman

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Sooner or Later about?
Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?
How long is Sooner or Later?
Sooner or Later has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Sooner or Later?
The cast of Sooner or Later includes Denise Miller, Rex Smith, Barbara Feldon, Judd Hirsch, Lilia Skala.
What is the rating of Sooner or Later?
Sooner or Later has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Drama Romance Family TV Movie
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