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Last Exit to Brooklyn

1989·Movie
1h 43min·R
57
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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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The Novel That Shocked The World Is Now A Movie

A gallery of characters in Brooklyn in the 1950s are crushed by their surroundings and selves: a union strike leader discovers he is gay; a prostitute falls in love with one of her clients; a family cannot cope with the fact that their daughter is illegitimately pregnant.
Gritty DramaBleakSocial Commentary1950s BrooklynWorking ClassLGBTQ ThemesUrban DecayCharacter-DrivenTragedy

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Last Exit to Brooklyn legally?

Last Exit to Brooklyn is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Last Exit to Brooklyn worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Last Exit to Brooklyn rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Last Exit to Brooklyn?

1 h 43 min

Last Exit to Brooklyn runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Last Exit to Brooklyn based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Last Exit to Brooklyn?

Critics64
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Last Exit to Brooklyn much the same way.

What language is Last Exit to Brooklyn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Last Exit to Brooklyn?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Last Exit to Brooklyn in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.