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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresComedy
Votes54
DirectorGene Saks
WritersNeil Simon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBrighton Beach Memoirs
About Brighton Beach Memoirs
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.
Directed by Gene Saks, Brighton Beach Memoirs leans on a strong ensemble — Jonathan Silverman, Blythe Danner, Stacey Glick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1986.
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