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Over the Brooklyn Bridge

1984Movie1 h 48 minR

ComedyRomance
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A Comedy that spans 1 mile, 2 romances, 3 careers, 4 days, 5 relatives and $379,000.

A put-upon Jewish deli owner in Brooklyn dreams of getting out from underneath the thumb of his domineering father and his haughty fashion-model girlfriend by buying his own restaurant in midtown Manhattan.

Feels like

  • Jewish-American Comedy-Drama
  • Brooklyn Nostalgia
  • Father-Son Conflict
  • Dream of Success
  • Warm & Wholesome
  • Character-Driven
  • 80s Urban Romance
  • Family Expectations
  • Lighthearted Struggle

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Menahem Golan
Written by
Arnold Somkin
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Pino Donaggio

Everyone

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Facts

March 2, 1984 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
March 2, 1984
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$837,914
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Over the Brooklyn Bridge?"

Questions about Over the Brooklyn Bridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Over the Brooklyn Bridge?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Over the Brooklyn Bridge streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Over the Brooklyn Bridge worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Over the Brooklyn Bridge 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 Over the Brooklyn Bridge make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Over the Brooklyn Bridge good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.