Smooth Talk (1985)

In the languid haze of summer, fifteen-year-old Connie Wyatt finds herself teetering on the edge of womanhood, her youthful spirit yearning for freedom from the monotony of family farm life. A high school sophomore whose free spirit and flirtatious charm drive the boys to distraction, Connie seeks refuge from her overbearing mother and the stifling confines of home in the company of her friends and the thrill of innocent flirtations at the local burger stand. However, the tranquility of summer days is shattered when Connie crosses paths with Arnold Friend, a charismatic stranger whose handsome facade masks a dangerous allure. An encounter that begins with a seemingly harmless flirtation at a shopping mall spirals into a chilling dance of fear and fascination, a turning point that will force Connie to face the unsettling consequences of her actions. "Smooth Talk" is a compelling exploration of adolescent rebellion, desire, and the sudden, stark intrusion of reality, based on the acclaimed short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. This tale of innocence lost and the precipitous plunge into adulthood serves as a stark reminder of the fine line between freedom and peril, and the profound transformation that one fateful summer can ignite.

Smooth Talk is a drama movie featuring Treat Williams and directed by Joyce Chopra.

Smooth Talk is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

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