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Brighton Beach Memoirs

1986Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes71%79%

A nostalgic, moving comedy movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Eugene, a young teenage Jewish boy, recalls his memoirs of his time as an adolescent youth. He lives with his parents, his aunt, two cousins, and his brother, Stanley, whom he looks up to and admires. He goes through the hardships of puberty, sexual fantasy, and living the life of a poor boy in a crowded house.

Feels like

  • Semi-Autobiographical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Comedy
  • Jewish-American Heritage
  • Great Depression Era
  • Family Ensemble Piece
  • Nostalgic Memoir
  • Working-Class Struggle
  • Adolescent Awakening
  • Theatrical Adaptation

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Gene Saks
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Ray Stark
Music by
Michael Small

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Facts

December 26, 1986 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
December 26, 1986
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
60 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Brighton Beach Memoirs?"

Questions about Brighton Beach Memoirs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brighton Beach Memoirs?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Brighton Beach Memoirs from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Brighton Beach Memoirs worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is Brighton Beach Memoirs okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong language

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

Will Brighton Beach Memoirs make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Brighton Beach Memoirs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.