Desperately Seeking Susan (40th Anniversary)

A bored suburban housewife, seeking escape from her life, suffers amnesia after an accident, wakes up, and is mistaken for a free-spirited New York City drifter named Susan.

"Madonna remains the movie’s megawatt performance and drips with the knowing charisma of a star whose time has come." - The Times UK

"An attractive, energetic young cast and some witty, off-center visual humor make the resultant laughs more than worth the wait." - The Hollywood Reporter

WINNER
BAFTA - Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Rosanna Arquette

Release Date: Jul 16, 2025

Rating: M

Runtime: 104 mins

Director: Susan Seidelman

Actors: Laurie Metcalf, Will Patton, Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn, Madonna .

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