
Terry Griffith has got it all -- looks, popularity, the perfect college boyfriend, and an article that's a shoo-in to win her a summer internship at the local newspaper - or so she thinks. When Terry's journalism teacher passes her article up in favor of a couple of pieces written by boys, Terry is convinced that sexism is to blame. Determined to win the internship at any cost, Terry goes undercover at a rival high school to resubmit her article - as a boy. But Terry gets mor... (Full plot summary below)
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Terry Griffith has got it all -- looks, popularity, the perfect college boyfriend, and an article that's a shoo-in to win her a summer internship at the local newspaper - or so she thinks. When Terry's journalism teacher passes her article up in favor of a couple of pieces written by boys, Terry is convinced that sexism is to blame. Determined to win the internship at any cost, Terry goes undercover at a rival high school to resubmit her article - as a boy. But Terry gets more than she bargained for when she finds herself fending off a bully and the advances of an oversexed female admirer, and falling for her new friend Rick.
Leave your thoughts about Just One of the Guys.
| The New York TimesJanet MaslinFamiliar but likable, thanks largely to Mr. Jacoby's irrepressible clowning and Miss Hyser's good-sport manner. |
| Screen QueensCaroline MaddenJust One of the Guys is a charming and wild 1980s teen comedy anchored by Joyce Hyser's charismatic and unexpectedly committed performance. |
| VarietyVariety StaffJoyce Hyser, affecting a lower register, a short haircut, and a subtle swagger, is not totally convincing as a boy because she's too pretty and too chic. |
| Chicago TribuneGene SiskelKey male part of quiet outsider whom Hyser brings to life is essayed by another film newcomer, Clayton Rohner, but Rohner looks too old to be a high school kid. |
| PopMattersNikki TranterJust One of the Guys is worth repeated viewing, especially for Hyser's hilarious and charismatic performance. |
| User ReviewDave JJames bought it for me..Jana and I love it |
| User Reviewamy mVery funny! Definitely a rocking 80's movie!! |
| User ReviewJ KThe classic gender bending 80's movie |
| User ReviewJessica STotally awesome. The best girl becomes a guy to get a guy movie for sure! |
| User ReviewMarcos Mbuddy is a funny little brother. sheryl fenn actually looks innocent in a slutty way. |