Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Brighton Beach Memoirs is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Gene Saks, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Brighton Beach Memoirs stars Jonathan Silverman as Eugene Morris Jerome, Blythe Danner as Kate, Stacey Glick as Laurie and Judith Ivey as Blanche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Brighton Beach Memoirs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brighton Beach Memoirs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brighton Beach Memoirs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)?
- In US, Brighton Beach Memoirs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brighton Beach Memoirs worth watching?
- Brighton Beach Memoirs holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brighton Beach Memoirs?
- Brighton Beach Memoirs stars Jonathan Silverman, Blythe Danner, Stacey Glick, Judith Ivey and Bob Dishy.
- When was Brighton Beach Memoirs released?
- Brighton Beach Memoirs was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.