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The Fabulous Baker Boys

1989Movie1 h 54 minR

80

GreatGoodWatch score

80

GreatGoodWatch score

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Summary

The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.

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Date night
Friends night
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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by: Steve Kloves
Written by: Steve Kloves
Produced by: Paula Weinstein, Mark Rosenberg
Music by: Dave Grusin

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Facts

October 13, 1989 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released: October 13, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $13 million
Box office: $18 million
Available in: 14 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fabulous Baker Boys?"

Questions about The Fabulous Baker Boys

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Where can I stream The Fabulous Baker Boys?

It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fabulous Baker Boys worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Fabulous Baker Boys good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Fabulous Baker Boys make me laugh?

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Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.