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Slums of Beverly Hills

1998Movie1 h 31 minR

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.4Rotten Tomatoes82%68%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.4Rotten Tomatoes82%68%

Summary

In 1976, a teenage girl struggles to cope while living with her neurotic lower-middle-class family of nomads on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Tamara Jenkins
Written by
Tamara Jenkins
Produced by
Stan Wlodkowski, Michael Nozik
Music by
Rolfe Kent

Everyone

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Facts

August 14, 1998 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
August 14, 1998
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Their First Time, D-Cup Distress, Pig Latin +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Slums of Beverly Hills?"

Questions about Slums of Beverly Hills

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slums of Beverly Hills?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Slums of Beverly Hills from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Slums of Beverly Hills worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Slums of Beverly Hills okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Slums of Beverly Hills make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Slums of Beverly Hills plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.