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Bill Simmons120 tracked appearances · 54 H / 61 C / 5 ties
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THE REWATCHABLES · December 17, 2025
The Sure Thing
A 1985 comedy / romance / christmas movie directed by Rob Reiner—and decision no. 87 in the Hanks–Cruise tape.
The Sure Thing1985MOVIE
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Podcast episode#426No. 437 overall
Movie year19851980s release
Tomatometer83%No. 51 of 122 tracked
Roger Ebert—No review recorded
State of the raceHanks led by 143–42 · 2 ties
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