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Goodbye, Columbus

1969Movie1 h 42 minPG

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Every father's daughter is a virgin.

A Jewish man and a Jewish woman meet, and while attracted to each other, find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypal Jewish American Princess — very emotionally involved with her parents' world and the world they have created for her, while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.

Feels like

  • 1960s Period Piece
  • Jewish-American Experience
  • Family Conflict
  • Inter-Class Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Melancholy
  • Relationship Drama
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Larry Peerce
Produced by
Stanley R. Jaffe
Music by
Charles Fox

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Facts

May 21, 1969 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
May 21, 1969
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

Did Not Get the Girl, Jewish American Princess, Uptown Girl +2

  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Jewish American Princess
  • Uptown Girl
  • Coming of Age Story
  • The Hero's Journey

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Goodbye, Columbus?"

Questions about Goodbye, Columbus

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Where can I stream Goodbye, Columbus?

In the United States, Goodbye, Columbus is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Goodbye, Columbus worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Goodbye, Columbus okay for kids?

PGSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Goodbye, Columbus good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Goodbye, Columbus make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).