Biloxi Blues (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Biloxi Blues is a comedy, drama, war and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 106 minutes. “The Army made Eugene a man. But Daisy gave him basic training!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eugene, an aspiring writer from Brooklyn, is drafted into the US Army during the final months of World War II. For his basic training, the Army sends him to Camp Shelby in Mississippi, where toil, bad food, and antisemitic jibes await. Eugene takes refuge in his sense of humor and in his diary, but they won't protect him in a battle of wills with an unstable drill sergeant.
Who’s in it. Biloxi Blues stars Matthew Broderick as Eugene Morris Jerome, Christopher Walken as Sgt. Toomey, Matt Mulhern as Joseph Wykowski and Corey Parker as Arnold B. Epstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Biloxi Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $51.7M at the box office.
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 Biloxi Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biloxi Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biloxi Blues (1988)?
- In US, Biloxi Blues 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 Biloxi Blues worth watching?
- Biloxi Blues holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Biloxi Blues?
- Biloxi Blues stars Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker and Markus Flanagan.
- When was Biloxi Blues released?
- Biloxi Blues was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.