Old Enough
Lonnie's 12. Karen's 14. And this summer they're both...
The 12 years old well-bred Lonnie meets the impudent Karen on the street. They spend some time together and Karen teaches Lonnie some of her favorite occupancies, like make-up, shoplifting, skipping school and lying to the parent about it, but confessing to the priest later. But Karen also learns some honesty from Lonnie. A film about social differences and growing up.
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Old Enough (1984) Marisa Silver
Cast
Sarah Boyd
Lonnie
Rainbow Harvest
Karen
Neill Barry
Johnny
Alyssa Milano
Diane
Danny Aiello
Mr. Bruckner
Roxanne Hart
Carla
Fran Brill
Mrs. Sloan
Gerry Bamman
Mr. Sloan
Anne Pitoniak
Katherine
Manny Jacobs
Jimmy
Paul Butler
Security Guard
Judith Drake
Store Employee
Al Israel
Bodega Owner
Tristine Skyler
Sarah
Josh Hamilton
Timothy
Russell Steinberg
Street Kid
Jennifer Blanc
Street Kid
Doron Ofir
Formal Dancer (uncredited)
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Reviews
RottenPop
I went into Old Enough expecting cheese and found a small classic. Marisa Silver’s Lower East Side feels lived in, and the friendship at the center—two girls from very different wealth classes—plays honest and tender. If you vibe with Little Darlings but want something smaller and truer, this lands.
New York in the eighties is captured with a sharp eye, the kid performances from Sarah Boyd and Rainbow Harvest feel real, and the women-led perspective keeps the gaze humane. No leering, no panic, just curiosity and empathy. A synthy Julian Marshall score threads it together with that indie-NYC pulse.
Old Enough is scrappy, real, and quietly empowering. High three and a half from me. Read the full review on my substack.
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