1987 (2014)
A sharp, funny, and deeply personal coming-of-age comedy set in the summer heat of Quebec City.
1987 - Movie Information
1987 - Plot
In 1987, Ricardo is 17 years old. This summer, Ricardo has a busy schedule: loose his virginity, find a way to get into bars, have a car, spend time with his friends. In order to rapidly make money, Ricardo decides to use his italian inheritance and take a shortcut in the medium of crime. But things will go wrong...
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1987 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ricardo Trogi
Main Cast
- Jean-Carl Boucher
- Claudio Colangelo
- Sandrine Bisson
- Laurent-Christophe De Ruelle
- Pier-Luc Funk
- Simon Pigeon
- Éléonore Lamothe
- Alyssa Labelle
- Rose Adam
- Jean-Pierre Bergeron
Writers
- Ricardo Trogi
Producers
- Nicole Robert
1987 - FAQs
What is 1987 about?
1987 follows Ricardo, a 17-year-old in Quebec City during the summer of 1987, who sets himself an ambitious personal agenda — lose his virginity, get into bars, and own a car. To fund his plans fast, he taps into his Italian heritage and drifts into petty crime, with predictably chaotic results.
Is 1987 based on a true story?
Yes, 1987 is autobiographical. Writer-director Ricardo Trogi based the film on his own adolescence in Quebec City, continuing the semi-autobiographical series he began with 1981. The lead character shares his name, background, and Italian-Canadian roots, giving the film a personal, confessional charm.
Who are the main actors in 1987?
Jean-Carl Boucher plays the teenage Ricardo Trogi, with Claudio Colangelo and Sandrine Bisson as his parents. The supporting cast includes Pier-Luc Funk, Laurent-Christophe De Ruelle, Simon Pigeon, Éléonore Lamothe, Alyssa Labelle, Rose Adam, and Jean-Pierre Bergeron.
Is 1987 part of a film series?
Yes, 1987 is the second installment in Ricardo Trogi's autobiographical trilogy. It follows 1981 (2009), which covered his childhood, and precedes 1991 (2018), which picks up his story in early adulthood. All three films share the same semi-autobiographical style and Quebec City setting.
Who directed 1987?
Ricardo Trogi directed 1987. He also wrote the screenplay, drawing directly from his own teenage years in Quebec City. Trogi is well known in Quebec cinema for his witty, personal storytelling style, which runs throughout his autobiographical trilogy.
What genre is 1987?
1987 is a comedy-drama — and a coming-of-age film at heart. It blends sharp, self-deprecating humor with genuine warmth as it traces a teenager's misadventures across one eventful Quebec summer. The autobiographical roots give it an extra layer of authenticity and wit.
How long is 1987?
1987 runs for 105 minutes, or about 1 hour and 45 minutes. It moves at a lively pace, balancing comedic set pieces with more reflective coming-of-age moments, making it a breezy but engaging watch from start to finish.
What are some movies similar to 1987?
If you enjoyed 1987, you might also like Street Flow 2, Summer of 69, or Kitchen Brigade for their blend of comedy and personal storytelling. For more coming-of-age flavour, Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains and Precious offer compelling character-driven narratives with a similar raw energy.
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