Brewster Place

1990·Show
10Episodes in1Season
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes100%–

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Brewster Place fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Brewster Place is a short lived American drama series which aired on ABC in May 1990. The series was a spinoff of the 1989 miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, which was based upon Gloria Naylor's novel of the same name. The series starred talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who also served as co-executive producer.
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Crew

Produced by:
Oprah Winfrey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Brewster Place

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Where can I stream Brewster Place legally?

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Brewster Place is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Brewster Place worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Brewster Place rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does Brewster Place have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Brewster Place?

Critics76
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Brewster Place much the same way.

When did Brewster Place air?

It ran from 1990 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is Brewster Place in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Brewster Place?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Brewster Place in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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