Bye Bye Braverman (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1968, Bye Bye Braverman is a comedy film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 94 minutes. “This motion picture is conceived to erase the memory of Leslie Braverman who had the poor taste to drop dead, without warning, thereby inflicting on his family and friends all sorts of burden” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One day, Morroe Rieff learns that his friend and fellow writer, Leslie Braverman, has died. After meeting Leslie's widow, Inez, who is more flirtatious than grieving, Morroe joins up with three other writer friends, Barnet, Felix, and Holly to attend funeral services. However, the quartet faces numerous obstacles that could keep them from paying their respects.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Braverman stars George Segal as Morroe Rieff, Jack Warden as Barnet Weinstein, Jessica Walter as Inez Braverman and Godfrey Cambridge as Taxi Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bye Bye Braverman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Braverman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Braverman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Braverman (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bye Bye Braverman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bye Bye Braverman worth watching?
- Bye Bye Braverman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Braverman?
- Bye Bye Braverman stars George Segal, Jack Warden, Jessica Walter, Godfrey Cambridge and Phyllis Newman.
- When was Bye Bye Braverman released?
- Bye Bye Braverman was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.