Synopsis
Rebellious footballer Johnny falls for cheerleader Tracy. They come from opposite backgrounds: Tracy has a comfortable, well-off family, whereas Johnny is poor and broken. Tracy already has a boyfriend who acts like a jerk, so Johnny has to win Tracy's heart - something she seems reluctant to let him do.
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Cast
- Aidan QuinnJohnny Rourke
- Daryl HannahTracey Prescott
- Kenneth McMillanJohn Rourke Sr.
- Cliff DeYoungPhil Barton
- Lois SmithMrs. Prescott
- Adam BaldwinRandy Daniels
- Dan HedayaPeter Daniels
- Billy JayneDavid Prescott
- Toni KalemDonna
- Jennifer GreyCathy Bennario
Recommendations
- 100
Tampa Bay Times
This 1984 movie starring Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn is simply perfect. It's gritty. It doesn't stoop to being overly predictable. And it just makes your heart swoon a little. - 100
Tampa Bay Times
This 1984 movie starring Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn is simply perfect. It's gritty. It doesn't stoop to being overly predictable. And it just makes your heart swoon a little. - 70
Los Angeles Times
1984's "Rebel Without a Cause" copy Reckless has a tighter-than-usual Chris Columbus script, moodily colorful direction by James Foley, and good acting by Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah and Kenneth McMillan. [20 Jul 1986, p.5] - 70
Los Angeles Times
1984's "Rebel Without a Cause" copy Reckless has a tighter-than-usual Chris Columbus script, moodily colorful direction by James Foley, and good acting by Aidan Quinn, Daryl Hannah and Kenneth McMillan. [20 Jul 1986, p.5] - 60
The New York Times
Contrived and cliched as it turns out to be, Reckless has enough vitality to carry it for a while, although it never stops recalling other films. - 60
The New York Times
Contrived and cliched as it turns out to be, Reckless has enough vitality to carry it for a while, although it never stops recalling other films. - 50
Miami Herald
Reckless is weak, though teenagers may empathize with the fairy-tale fate of the improbable lovers. [11 Feb 1984, p.D4] - 50
Miami Herald
Reckless is weak, though teenagers may empathize with the fairy-tale fate of the improbable lovers. [11 Feb 1984, p.D4]
