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Biloxi Blues

1988·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Growing up and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Questions about Biloxi Blues

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Where can I stream Biloxi Blues legally?

You can 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 Biloxi Blues worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Biloxi Blues rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Biloxi Blues?

1 h 46 min

Biloxi Blues runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Biloxi Blues?

Critics69
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Biloxi Blues much the same way.

Was Biloxi Blues a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$52 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Biloxi Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Biloxi Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Biloxi Blues in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Biloxi Blues use?

Everyone Has StandardsMistaken for Gay"Just Joking" JustificationSex as Rite-of-PassageSomething BluesInformed AttributeMetaphorically TrueFuture BadassQuest for SexPhysical Fitness Punishment"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueI Will Punish Your Friend for Your Failureand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Biloxi Blues, including Everyone Has Standards, Mistaken for Gay, "Just Joking" Justification.