'Mystic Pizza' Cast Reunion, Interview: Julia Roberts, Castmates Walk Down Memory Lane

[@mikeway2223]

Just finished watching this movie. Hadn’t seen it in years. It’s one of those movies you can watch over and over.

[@jeanandre6998]

Oh yes

[@rollinggstonee]

it’s currently on repeat for me as it’s on netflix now!! first time seeing it this week and love it. i wonder why i never heard of this movie before. Grew up in the 90’s

[@inabind416]

I sure do. And every time I do I get struck with sharp pangs of nostalgia

[@Jackiedyk]

I was there yesterday. Had a piece of Mystic pizza. It was very good. So I had to watch the movie...

[@brajeshsingh2391]

absolutely. Its the best romantic movie I have ever seen. Easily takes the top spot beating the likes of When Harry Met Sally, And There's Something About Mary. That said I'm not in romantic movies. I am not going into the older classic movies. Julia Roberts looks so pretty and just steals the scene with her looks and charm. I have rarely seen a leading actress look so charming and beautiful. But the best acting performance and probably the character we feel most about is that girl Kate. And the third actress is just funny and humorous. And she does it by acting normal. Great performance in a understated role. Deserved a nomination. But its well acted and its just perfect. Its how a romantic movie should. About love, friendship, relations, jealousy, heartbreak and hope. And what it really does it integrates its theme of the pizza joint into very sweet and beautiful movie. Does not overdo anything and yet it so great to watch. Good to see a reunion. This is movie which has not grown old. It still feels fresh and deserves multiple viewings.

[@syngen462]

So much nostalgia. Times have changed so much, It was a simpler and more innocent time!

[@hu8allthepies]

I LOVE this movie!! Definitely underrated

[@antman8646]

Lol easy e likes mystic pizza

[@jeanandre6998]

Yes

[@wotan10950]

My father, of all people, a WW2 vet and general he-man, recommended this movie. I thought it was unique and wonderful, and I watch the DVD every year or so.

[@giusseppezuniga9938]

I worked at mystic pizza in mystic CT for 5 years best time of my life. It's a magic place a lot of friends and a lot of memories. Thanks to chris and john zelepos the owners.

[@dublinfool25]

Your pizza sucked

[@Meowmeter]

Great movie.... I just really enjoyed seeing them portray a portuguese family. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹❤

[@lourivera9794]

This movie is a great well acted movie. The town of Mystic was an awesome location for it. Great town to visit. Always one of my favorite in a genre in not always crazy about. This one stands out with a universal message of love.

[@silvermine2033]

I live in CT and pass through at least once per month to stop for some pizza.

[@allisonchaneywhitmore533]

They are just so fabulous. I'm glad they all seem to be friends.

[@deirdrekiely6187]

Don't forget - they know how to act.

[@eddiebrown8549]

Teenage guys didn’t want to see it when it first came out, but we did with our girlfriends and now, years later, we wish we could go back to 1988 and watch it a hundred times…🙏😎

[@karolineCPH]

I love Lili Taylor, she is such an underrated actress!

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

I agree and omg her body in that movie was so tiny and so feminine!!! I wish I had it

[@Donegal62]

Absolutely. She is phenomenal, I love every role she has ever done.

[@putinscat1208]

One of the best X-Files episodes had her as a blind woman that can see what her murdering con father sees.

[@wotan10950]

To be honest, Lily Taylor and Vince D'Onofrio are far better actors than Julia Roberts. But stardom is a funny thing, no explanation for who becomes world-famous.

[@christineadams1284]

@@wotan10950 Whom ever sells their soul to 👹 makes it big. Sadly, it isn't about talent. Lily obviously made the right choice. 🙏❤️ YT channel: A Call For An Uprising explains it best.

[@Everafter-25]

Loved seeing this reunion. It was very short but nice to see. The movie is 35 years old this year. I hope they do another reunion soon

[@SusanBrooklyn]

I loved this movie back in 1988 and still love it now. One of my top 3 movies of all time. If not number one. I relate so much to it. It would be awesome if they did a sequel.

[@DiamanteDea]

SusanBrooklyn I love it

[@silvermine2033]

Same here. I just watched it again last night.

[@youngsimba1770]

I love their bond!! That’s why this movie came out so perfect plus their talent!!

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Worked at a theater showing it back in the day, and I still love it.

[@Jaxxaamillion]

Two words....Vincent D'Onofrio. Nuff Said.

[@WaterBottleBlues101]

MsJackalicious I had such a crush on him after I saw that movie. 🤩

[@binkyfaith]

This ❤️💕

[@cherylransier9944]

i would like to see a sequal when the girls get married and have kids of there own . Have there kids work for the resturant Mystic pizza

[@Topspin89]

The look on Adam Storke's face when Julia said she's the most innately happy of all six of them - lol!

[@jm6566]

Thought so too when I watched this. She didn't give anyone else a chance to respond. It actually showed the opposite. She's actually known for being cranky, bitchy and moody. And they all know it. Look at the expression on their faces, as she pipes up....

[@SayItAintSo4real]

@@jm6566 it tickled me when Annabeth immediately reacts with "Whaattt?" LOL.

[@kevinc4756]

That stuck out for me too. Weird thing to say really. No one is always happy.

[@robinseay3486]

Julia Always has to be the center of attention🙄Not a big fan of hers.

[@HazellCharman]

Why didn't they talk about the darts and pool scene? That is handsdown the best scene in the movie, I mean you can literally feel the chemistry between charlie and daisy❤️❤️❤️

[@janellirving4625]

Is It Hot In Here?

[@thejjjs7786]

@@janellirving4625is it hot or is it not? Now that song is in my head!

[@janellirving4625]

@@thejjjs7786 Mine too!

[@og6920]

Lili Taylor Rocks! And Mystic, CT is a gorgeous place...

[@franzchick66]

I finally saw this movie today and I love this movie! Totally gonna buy it.

[@deejayenvee84]

Just watched it for the first time 10-10-22....my new favorite 80s movies other than Steel Magnolias

[@GCKelloch]

Watched it for Lili Taylor and D'Onofrio, but they were all great, and it's a genuinely sweet feel good flick. Worth a watch for sure.

[@greenonions5296]

OMG, they all look so beautiful.

[@ERICF66]

I saw that movie when it came out. Loved it then, love it now! Watched it countless times since! ♡♡♡

[@ttango2653]

Me too! This makes me want to watch it...again lol and steel magnolias

[@thejjjs7786]

Me too, I know it by heart.

[@L-mo]

What a sweet wholesome film that also kept it real enough to make it worth watching again

[@drxcreatures]

Julia! Julia! Julia! I think she was great in this but, she wasn't the only star in the film. Jeez! Talk about overkill!

[@AgentOffice]

The other girls were better

[@raegibson3066]

Its been on the last two weeks on rewind... I watch it every time.

[@judyholiday1794]

I love this oldie..Annabeth was in the first season of" Pretty little liars" as the town therapist..At first I couldn't place her and then "Bam!" I went Mystic Pizza..Lol! She grew into a beautiful and talented actress..

[@SayItAintSo4real]

Yes. Love her in X-Files. Beautiful woman and very talented.

[@silencedogood9747]

I hadn't made that connection! You're totally right. I haven't watched that show in years but her face is very clear in my head now that you mention it.

[@selenacole2760]

Lili Taylor🤗! Julia can't be the only star. Ha. Vincent was always hot to me. Annabeth was great in Shag too. I think Dogfight was my favorite Lili movie💖.

[@daniebelle23]

Still one of my favorite rom movies!❤

[@silvermine2033]

Mine too!

[@light-yi2me]

Loved, loved Mystic Pizza ❤️

[@deegreen7868]

The look on Annabeth's face, when Julia said that, spoke volumes. I have never seen the movie, but remember talk about it. I didn't know my favourite actor ( Vincent D'onofrio) , was in the movie.

[@mythicalgreeny1214]

Dee Green what moment do you mean? :)

[@yachtrockman]

Dee Green yeah, which moment?

[@jm6566]

I totally agree. Julia didn't give anyone a chance to respond. And she has a reputation for being bitchy and moody too. That's why her quick response was laughable...

[@debbiestrom6842]

I would love a recap .. years later of these 6 characters.

[@elinal.4625]

I understand that many find it irritating when Julia Roberts gets all the attention, but I genuinely appreciate every actor in the movie. They all delivered outstanding performances. However, when I watched it, Julia just captivated me. There was something about her presence and an irresistible charisma - like, "Yes, this girl is on fire!" I realized she exudes that superstar energy. It's not that she's a superior actress; she simply possesses that one-in-a-million spark on camera. That's the essence of it.

[@reneehurt387]

Happy birthday to Annabeth Gish. 3 13. I did not watch Mystic Pizza back in the day. I started watching it, when the film was involved in the divorce of a certain newscaster I liked. Once I saw it, I wish I had. Your character reminds me of good girls who make the wrong decision. The sister relationship was familiar as well thank you for your care with this role

[@MariaMongillo]

Too bad the interview was so short with simple questions. Great to see them together, thanks for sharing.

[@MrGlendale111]

I was at Mystic Pizza 2 years ago. It's a very crowded restaurant, and a tourist trap. The restaurant walls are filled with pictures of the actors and scenes from the movie. I think the movie is on the restaurant TV's also. It was an enjoyable day in Mystic and the pizza was very good.

[@lorireece1970]

brazil5657 I didn’t know there was a real restaurant. Where is it?

[@tsuhr4705]

Lori Reece,Mystic Connecticut.

[@cityofchamps66]

Movie was not filmed in Mystic???

[@fallon5387]

cityofchamps66 Yes, it was filmed in Mystic. I work at the original restaurant and get many questions about the movie, location of filming, etc. However, there is a second location a few towns over.

[@cityofchamps66]

When I visited Mystic in the early 90's I was told it was filmed in Stonington and Wikipedia also mentions Groton, sounds like it was filmed in several places

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

If you’re from New England of course you’ve seen this movie!! ❤️

[@alessandramanas6996]

3 words: Lili Anne Taylor ❤️

[@drxcreatures]

+Alessandra Manas Yes :)

[@Geoskan]

How beautiful did Annabeth become?

[@mythicalgreeny1214]

Geo Skan yeah :))

[@RRSYSinfo]

Where can I get the song renee geyer - is it hot in here

[@MariaMongillo]

Gorgeous!

[@loveanimals6981]

With all of her gifts, it's a mystery as to why she never eventually became a household name as an actress.

[@benwholoves4450]

Amen, brother. I had such a crush on her - beautiful then. Beautiful now. :-)

[@captainknapton]

I think that's cool that Julia Roberts was humble enough to be part of this ,....

[@fannylopez6950]

I was a year old when this movie premiere and after 34 years in 2022 is the first time i watched it and i really love it. The cast were so young but i was very familiar with the actors since I've seen their other movies without knowing such as julia,vincent and lili. Not gonna lie young bill reminded me about my first boyfriend I've had in high school

[@MsLolavieinParis]

JoJo IS GORGEOUS!!!

[@Blue-Lotus888]

I always wondered why Adam Storke hasn’t had many acting gigs in his career. He’s handsome w/ sex appeal, isn’t type cast w/ the ability to portray everything from a lover to a mob boss, has aged well, maintained privacy in his personal life. I never looked into why he hasn’t pursued more work, maybe he has the financial freedom & lack of desire to act anymore? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Idk. I met him @ a party decades ago, as we are both native New Yorkers, & he was a complete Gentleman.

[@jeromeelstonscott3794]

Julia of course is one of the biggest stars on the planet and it really is nice to see that all of the cast members love and adore her especially the other two girls Lili Taylor and Anabeth Gish. You can see the camaraderie and respect. They all wanted and got, to varying degrees, a career in movies and entertainment and are still going strong. Lili Taylor was great in American Crime and Julia was amazing in Osage County.

[@jm6566]

They're professional actors. They hide their feelings about Julia very well 😆.

[@robinseay3486]

@@jm6566 Exactly! I highly doubt they all “love and adore” her as much as she thinks they do🙄Julia cut Adam off and they all looked at each other like What??! when she said she was the “happiest/happy all the time”😆I think Lili Taylor is actually a better actress😉

[@teeniebeenie8774]

if u had told me julia roberts would be a star ide have been flabbergasted

[@joydarling314]

Adam is still so handsome

[@rootedsorrow]

Ten years ago during this interview he had hardly aged at all

[@dale4039]

man Annabeth, Julia, Lily, talk about ageing gracefully, i watched this movie a few nights ago what a movie it was, it was a real pure 80's movie they just don't make films like that anymore, Lily was my fav in the movie her character was great

[@drxcreatures]

Gish is the only one who looks the most different.

[@erinreed2955]

L💛VE THIS MOVIE!!!

[@sandrasanders706]

I have always heard about this movie for years I've either catch the middle or the end last winter it was on television and I thought is one of the best things I've ever seen I wish they would make more movies like this today every actor was right on point... I don't think they're movies like this today where every actor puts forth their best and more

[@janellirving4625]

"Bill" was on Law and Order: Criminal Intent and his friend was Profaci from Law and Order.

[@thejjjs7786]

I know everyone says this, but I truly knew when I saw this that Julia was gonna be huge. I loved this movie when I was growing up and I literally wanted to BE her. Such a great flick.

[@ChristineJonah88]

Even though I think Julia Roberts at time seems full of herself, at least she wasn't too big of a star to not be there for the reunion. If she hadn't, then for sure she would be seen as to good.

[@diaragraham6694]

Too*

[@whiteshell1]

What a dumb thing to say. You think she's full of herself then she's not because she went to a reunion? Just stupid

[@sweetlildevil7597]

I love that Julia KNOWS the attention on her, but is doing her best to make sure it's on whoever else is talking. #Respect

[@christineadams1284]

Sweet Lil Devil Not

[@midorimations8156]

I went there once. It’s actually not that bad! You should try it!

[@Pankrah1985]

I’m 9 years late lol such a classic movie

[@silvermine2033]

Me, too. LOL

[@Tau20]

I was there on the bridge , we had to get off the bridge due to the filming of the movie. Awesome movie!

[@Pfinas.Hobby.ClipBox]

my favorite was Lilly Taylor

[@jennastorm4785]

So everyone claims that they knew that Julia Roberts was going to be a big star. But I personally thought that Annabeth Gish's performance really stood out. She was so incredibly natural, it was hard to believe she was acting. Her crying scene was really painful to watch, and that made it brilliant. I've been disappointed that she's never gotten the accolades that Julia and Lili have gotten.

[@NedRamadanDPMPodiatrist]

wow annabeth went from a frumpy girl to a beautiful mature woman!

[@Starkardur]

She was only 16 when the movie was filmed

[@janetmcarthur5257]

She became a fitness fanatic after this film. I guess seeing herself looking chubby...

[@babiedelrey222]

Lili Taylor is soooo adorable

[@juanantoniomoreno3409]

I love that movie.

[@LivingSimple66]

I just watched this movie every single night for two weeks on Tubi TV and then they took it off

[@cassandrarubioqueen5062]

My (big sister) from big brother big sister/ mentor... Ruthie Coors, took my to her house and we made pizza and watched this movie aww how I loved her she was so nice! Sadly I lost all contact with her I wish I can find her I tried but I still can't it's been about 12 years, but oh how she was a big influence on me and my life! I wish there was a way to tell her.

[@christineadams1284]

❤️❤️

[@inabind416]

Keep trying 💕

[@apeyoutube7485]

Reply if you see this I can probably find her

[@sb1866]

I think the guy, Julia Roberts love interest, should have been a chance to speak!! HOW TERRIBLY RUDE, THAT THE INTERVIEWER IGNORE AND NOT ASK HIM ANY QUESTIONS!! He was treated like an outcast!! I like Julia Roberts. However, she does seem to go overboard on her laughter, with this interview. IT does seem like it's all about HER!! My favorite was the quite one and the married guy. I can't remember her or his names. Not good with names.

[@BigDave51]

My first time watching this movie it was pretty good

[@mariorabottini5687]

One of the greatest movies ever!

[@ChristineJonah88]

I wish they had the pizza owner.

[@christineadams1284]

Christine Duval. Yes, Conchata Ferrell was The Best. She just passed away this month. RIP ❤️

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I'll never understand why Julia Roberts became so famous and considered a good actress over the others.

[@christineadams1284]

Sarcastically Deranged Julia sold her soul to 👹, it is the only way to be famous. YT channel: A Call For An Uprising explains it well.

[@christineadams1284]

@@davidcganhao. Madonna sold her soul quick and she sucked a lot of (rhymes with quick).

[@inabind416]

@@christineadams1284 Wow 😳

[@jm6566]

It's about star quality, which never lasts. Especially for female actresses. However the other actors have real talent, which is why they still act in television or the odd movie part, whilst Julia's career has dried up. Nothing she acts in is particularly good nowadays. She doesn't have depth and she doesn't have the acting ability of the others.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

@@jm6566 that and Annabeth truly wanted a family, and she got it with the sweetest guy, and they are still married (almost 20 years together) with two kids. Annabeth's first priority is her family. She will occasionally take on an acting role but she's careful and picky about it. I don't think her goal was ever to be a big movie star, but to just enjoy playing in a few movies & TV shows while her priorities are her hubby and kids. She's very humble and down-to-earth, and I love that about her. She's gorgeous, too. Love her!

[@staceygal1984]

I love this movie

[@jbro8934]

Two things. First, where is Conchatta Ferrell? Why isn't she there? I always thought she was the heart and soul of the film. Second, Adam Storke. Yum!! Why he isn't a star is beyond me.

[@christineadams1284]

J Bro He didn't sell his soul to 👹. He stayed true to himself.

[@adamosborn9105]

They all look good!

[@4698mags]

This is a very good movie, love the cast, Julia is Julia always

[@willduffy6873]

My fantasy spring break road trip was to drive to Mystic for a great slice! Now, 50, I hope to do it one of these summers with my family I finally got the 911 Cabrio I lusted after seeing this movie so the road calls...

[@silvermine2033]

I live in CT about 45 minutes away. I make a stop once per month!

Thumbs up at 2:58. A great response to a very stupid question.

[@mickywinters8451]

My high school buddy owns this place. Just went up there last week to see him :D

[@wahinesurfergirl]

This was definitely one of those films that is worth watching with my girlfriends, especially if we're having a girls night-in (and we're in our 20's). Haha! I think that this is one of those epic chick-flick movies that has ever been made. Love it! And btw ABC News, can you please do a reunion interview with the cast of Dying Young (w/c includes Roberts and D'Onofrio again) and Sixteen Candles? I absolutely would LOVE to see that happen. :)

[@Pretty_Fly_on_a_White_Guy]

Dying Young isn't a "classic" and didn't have a big audience. Though a good film, not exactly the cheery, uplifting story-style GMA likes to typically reunite the cast of.

[@christineadams1284]

Yeah, "Sixteen Candles". ❤️

[@tomy5868]

chick flick and I watched it 1000 times...actually went to Mystic Conn. to eat the freakin restaurant...drove me nuts...

[@whiteshell1]

You went there to eat the restaurant and it drove you nuts? What?

[@tomy5868]

@@whiteshell1 was empty with just a few pictures of the movie...didn't expect the pizza to be great but it was so so. little souvenir stand and that was it.

[@sb1866]

The guy on the right, im sorry to say: i cant rememver his name. He wasn't given a chance to speak!! HOW RUDE!!

[@bgood2whodsrvsit209]

S B His name is Adam Storke.

[@loveanimals6981]

@@bgood2whodsrvsit209 What age-defying potion is he drinking? Ha, ha. Julia Roberts doesn't have anything over him when it's come to aging well.

[@cakredi4132]

So the mother from Conjuring once dated Kingpin? That explains a lot.

[@canopus5783]

Vincent you are the best actor...

[@Blondief3d]

I loved this movie!

[@privateinformation9384]

Well if they would have had Conchata Ferrell there they could have asked her what’s in the sauce. Seriously why wasn’t she there too?

[@tbam73]

Agreed. Did they even ask her

[@garyrobertson6778]

she was probably ill. she died recently.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@rickyweber2651]

A LOT of us grew up with this movie. "WE ALL LOVE IT"

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Love this 🎥🍿🎥🍿🎥 movie!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️..

[@jkl799]

Vincent!!!!!

[@MrGILREED]

Is iconic movie...is so cool...the real life...for me Annabeth.is beautiful woman..omg..anyways the casting is amazing

[@maximusprime3459]

Mystic Pizza is where I first noticed what a prodigous behind Julia Roberts has.

[@TaylorJohnson1]

I don't know about the horrible racists part, but this interview is great. Love this movie.

[@4698mags]

As usual, don't get Daisy mad or hurt...Julia pulled this off very well, loved her on.that movie

[@binkyfaith]

Lily Taylor was my fav

[@AdamPaul2222]

That’s a good movie right there

[@amrose4214]

I did not see this film when it came out in theaters. I had probably been threw the town so many times like mystic aquiruim the seapport on class trips. The mystic village shops. I saw A few years later in college on vhs tape. I was going to school in new London down the road from Mystic, ct like just a stone skip away it was like romantic hit for college kids then we eventually went to Mystic Pizza after it became famous, yeh pizza good but i find it kind of spicy for me heartburn but heck enjoyed it just for the ambience of the place and fame. Then yeh they built the sister resturant in Stonington, CT which is on the rotary the way to Foxwoods pass it quite a bit hubby and I used to go in and eat there. I think they filmed some of the scenes in that one needed larger space or it might have been the peg leg pub in the moive??? It Or they might have been the shooting pool scene in there i been in there it sort of reminds og that scene but not sure. Not sure on that last one. But it got stone on the inside

[@alessandramanas6996]

Lili's laugh 😭😂

[@Jackiedyk]

This is cool. I was just in Mystic yesterday. Watching the movie. Hadn't seen it in many years..

[@maritaaracena980]

Hermosa película mystic pizza ...años 80 🥹 cuantos recuerdos.....💓 Las MUJERES están casi iguales 😊 saludos From Argentina 🇦🇷 👋

[@katiel1979]

Adam looks amazing too

[@Pfinas.Hobby.ClipBox]

It was such a great pardon it is such a great movie