Synopsis
As classmates, shy, artistic Sonny and charming, popular Gunner had nothing to do with one another, but now, in the stifling climate of Eisenhower America, where prejudice and paranoia rule the day, the two young men find in each other the strength to change their lives and futures. Each must choose between the suffocating, but familiar comforts offered to them by their mothers and their old flames and friends, or the exciting, but uncertain futures represented by a pair of enthralling new romantic prospects. Theirs is an emotionally fraught journey—especially for Sonny, who struggles with self-doubt and thoughts of suicide—but one leavened by moments of humor, uplift, and self-discovery.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,796 (23.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.47 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $206,114 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 13,101-13,200) | 13,112 | $89,823 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 25,201-25,300) | 25,299 | $89,823 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) | 4,877 | $89,823 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,601-4,700) | 4,615 | $89,823 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) | 5,365 | $89,823 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 19th, 1997 (Wide) by Gramercy November 9th, 2022 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures, released as Going All the Way: The Director’s Cut |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong sexuality. |
| Running Time: | 127 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1950s, Coming-of-Age Drama, Coming of Age, Returning Soldiers, Korean War |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lakeshore Entertainment, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Tom Gorai |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |