Permanent Record

Where to Watch Permanent Record (1988) (Legally)

High school. Senior year. His suicide shattered their world. Their courage drove them to pick up the pieces.
Apr 22, 1988 US 92 min PG-13
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
61 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1988), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 92 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.4/10 from about 61 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

high school, suicide, loss of loved one, oregon, usa, grief, woman director

Official trailer

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Plot

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.

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Main cast

Keanu Reeves
as Chris Townsend
Alan Boyce
as David Sinclair
Barry Corbin
as Jim Sinclair
Kathy Baker
as Martha Sinclair
Phil Diskin
as Security Guard
Lou Reed
as Himself