Product Details

• Actors: Dermot Mulroney, Robert Knepper, Laura San Giacomo, Sean Astin, Balthazar Getty
• Directors: Marc Rocco
• Writers: Marc Rocco, Kurt Voss, Michael Hitchcock
• Producers: Catalaine Knell, Donald C. McKeon, Guy J. Louthan, Lisa M. Hansen
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• VHS Release Date: September 29, 1997
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302631106
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,175 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Homelessness is a serious problem, but this film by Mark Rocco made it look like an alternative lifestyle that, if not for drugs and prostitution, would be kind of cool. Set in Los Angeles, the film centers on a group of homeless teens led by King (Dermot Mulroney), who tries to look out for his younger charges. But he can't keep some of them from getting involved in drug dealing, which leads to violence and melodrama involving evil drug dealer Kyle MacLachlan. Mulroney has a poignant quality, as does Lara Flynn Boyle as a runaway girl he falls for. On the other hand, Sean Astin is stereotypical as a strung-out kid who spoils everything. That's Will "Fresh Prince" Smith as a legless kid in a couple of scenes. --Marshall Fine

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE., September 24, 2004

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J.G. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where the Day Takes You (DVD)

This is a great movie that is unfortunately unknown to most people. I guarantee all doubters will be pleasantly surprised, I was. It is such an all around good film that you really need to put it under a microscope to criticize it. But don't take my word for it, watch it yourself and Im sure you will agree with me. There are not many movies that I deem are worth repeated viewings, but this is one of them. BRAVO to all involved!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great early movie for up and coming actors, September 18, 2003

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John E Shields (Glen Mills, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where the Day Takes You (DVD)

This movie is full of actors that you now know at first glance. But when it came out, it was just a little movie full of a cast of actors with potential.
It's a moving and engrossing charater study that goes over the top from time to time, but never makes you lose your interest. You care about all the characters, whether you like them or detest them, until after it's over, and you realize how sad their lives truly are. At that point, even the detestable characters evoke pathos.
This definitely is a movie that film-lovers should see. If for no other reason, it's great to see the actors before they all broke (and to see the ones that didn't quite live up to potential). But above all, it's a film that deserves it just due, and it's viewing by more people.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, November 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Where the Day Takes You (DVD)

I saw this movie for the first time nine years ago. After watching it the first time, I immediately watched it again. This is my favorite movie compared to anything. It definitely gives the viewer a real look into the realm of drugs and homelessness. This movie is definitely underrated, watched too infrequently and too unknown.