The Sure Thing_
"A sure thing comes once in a lifetime... but the real thing lasts forever."
Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.
Starring
John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards
Box Office
$18.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Sure Thing earned $18.1M worldwide on a $4.5M budget — a 303% return on investment.
Year context
The Sure Thing was released 41 years ago in 1985.
The Sure Thing is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
John Cusack
Walter "Gib" Gibson
Daphne Zuniga
Alison Bradbury
Anthony Edwards
Lance
Boyd Gaines
Jason
Tim Robbins
Gary Cooper
Lisa Jane Persky
Mary Ann Webster
Viveca Lindfors
Professor Taub
Nicollette Sheridan
The Sure Thing
MC
Marcia Christie
Julie
RA
Robert Anthony Marcucci
Bobby
Sarah Buxton
Sharon
LL
Lorrie Lightle
Lucy
JC
Joshua Cadman
Jimbo
KR
Krystal Richards
Girl in Photo
John Putch
Mastin
Steve Pink
Football Player
Tracy Reiner
Alison's Friend
JB
Jimmy Baron
Frat Party Guy
MJ
Martin J. Layton
Frat Guy (as Marty Layton)
AR
Amy Resnick
Marsha
BOX OFFICE
$4.5M
Budget
$18.1M
Revenue
+303%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (314 votes)
Budget
$4,500,000
Box Office
$18,135,531
Profit
+$13,635,531
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sure Thing about?
Gib, a beer-guzzling slob, and Alison, an uptight Ivy-Leaguer, are an unlikely duo stuck together on a cross-country trip during Christmas break. At first they get on each other's nerves but, as time passes, they find their divergent natures complement each other. Now they need to realize what they've already found before it's too late.
How long is The Sure Thing?
The Sure Thing has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Sure Thing?
The cast of The Sure Thing includes John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines, Tim Robbins.
How much did The Sure Thing make at the box office?
The Sure Thing earned $18,135,531 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,500,000.
What is the rating of The Sure Thing?
The Sure Thing has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 314 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Romance