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Breakfast at Tiffany's

1961·Movie
1h 55min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor4

World

History, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

Audrey Hepburn plays that daring, darling Holly Golightly to a new high in entertainment delight!

Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
Classic Romantic ComedyIconic PerformanceNew York City GlamourMelancholy CharmComing-of-AgeIndependence vs. LoveLiterary AdaptationWitty DialogueTimeless CinemaMid-Century Americana

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Breakfast at Tiffany's

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breakfast at Tiffany's legally?

Breakfast at Tiffany's is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breakfast at Tiffany's worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakfast at Tiffany's rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Breakfast at Tiffany's?

1 h 55 min

Breakfast at Tiffany's runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breakfast at Tiffany's?

Critics82
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Breakfast at Tiffany's much the same way.

Was Breakfast at Tiffany's a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Breakfast at Tiffany's in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breakfast at Tiffany's?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breakfast at Tiffany's in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Breakfast at Tiffany's use?

Writer's Block MontageMost Writers Are WritersYellowfaceHigh-Class GlovesAdaptational Alternate EndingAmbiguously BiWakeup MakeupBlithe SpiritAdaptational SexualityThe Capital of Brazil Is Buenos AiresAsian Speekee EngrishNaïve Everygirland 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for Breakfast at Tiffany's, including Writer's Block Montage, Most Writers Are Writers, Yellowface.