That Was Then... This Is Now
- Drama
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.
That Was Then... This Is Now is a 1985 drama film about a troubled teenager whose fragile connection to society depends on his bond with an older brother-figure. When that relationship shifts as the older boy pursues a romantic relationship, the teenager spirals into drug use and run-ins with law enforcement.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Emilio EstevezMark Jennings
Craig ShefferBryon Douglas
Larry B. ScottTerry Jones
Jill SchoelenAngela Shepard
Kim DelaneyCathy Carlson
Barbara BabcockMrs. Douglas
Morgan FreemanCharlie Woods
Francis X. McCarthyMr. Carlson
Diane DorseyMrs. Carlson
Ramon EstevezMike Chambers
Frank HowardM & M Carlson- Matthew DudleyCurly Shepard
David Miller- Steven PringleDirty Dave
- Robert SwanSmitty
Trailer
That Was Then This Is Now 1985 TV trailer
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That Was Then... This Is Now — frequently asked
When was That Was Then... This Is Now released?
The film was released on November 8, 1985.
What is the main plot of the movie?
The story follows a delinquent teenager whose sense of belonging hinges on his relationship with an older mentor-like figure. As that bond is tested by the older boy's new romantic relationship, the teenager becomes increasingly isolated and turns to drugs and crime.
Is That Was Then... This Is Now based on anything?
The film is based on S.E. Hinton's 1971 novel of the same name, adapted from the author's work exploring teenage alienation and friendship.
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