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Biloxi Blues

1988Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic618.6Rotten Tomatoes76%63%

A hopeful comedy movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The Army made Eugene a man. But Daisy gave him basic training!

A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Military Comedy
  • World War II
  • Basic Training
  • Brooklyn
  • Antisemitism
  • Based on Play
  • Character-Driven
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Mike Nichols
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Ray Stark
Music by
Georges Delerue

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 1988 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
March 25, 1988
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Everyone Has Standards, Mistaken for Gay, "Just Joking" Justification +9

  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • "Just Joking" Justification
  • Sex as Rite-of-Passage
  • Something Blues
  • Informed Attribute
  • Metaphorically True
  • Future Badass
  • Quest for Sex
  • Physical Fitness Punishment
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • I Will Punish Your Friend for Your Failure

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Biloxi Blues?"

Questions about Biloxi Blues

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Biloxi Blues?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Biloxi Blues from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Biloxi Blues worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Biloxi Blues okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Biloxi Blues make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Biloxi Blues?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.