This romantic comedy is based on a true story that happened in California in 1944. Sonny Wisecarver (
Patrick Dempsey) is 15 year old who has an affair with his older neighbor Francine (
Beverly D'Angelo). The two run off and get married, but a stern judge has the union annulled. Sonny is hauled before the same judge when he gets involved with another woman (
Talia Balsam) in her 20s, and the publicity makes him the object of affection for millions of young women who believe Sonny has something special.
Michael Constantine and Betty Jinnett play Sonny's concerned parents.
Carl Reiner is the uncredited narrator, and the real-life Elliott "Sonny" Wisecarver has a cameo appearance as a mailman. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide