Coupe de Ville (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, Coupe de Ville is a comedy and drama film directed by Joe Roth, running about 99 minutes. “A comedy for everyone who ever struggled to love a brother...or strangle one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin (Daniel Stern), the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy (Arye Gross), the middle child, is a timid dreamer. Bobby (Patrick Dempsey), the youngest, is a handsome rebel in reform school. As kids, they fought a lot and as adults, they barely speak. In the summer of 1963, their tough and eccentric father, Fred (Alan Arkin), gives them a task: to bring a 1954 Cadillac, bought for their mother, Betty (Rita Taggart), from Detroit to Miami. As the trip goes on, the three brothers fight and begin to reconnect with each other, while trying to keep the Caddy in mint condition.
Who’s in it. Coupe de Ville stars Patrick Dempsey as Robert 'Bobby' Libner, Arye Gross as Buddy Libner, Daniel Stern as Marvin Libner and Annabeth Gish as Tammy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Coupe de Ville has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $715 at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coupe de Ville page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coupe de Ville tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coupe de Ville (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coupe de Ville change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coupe de Ville worth watching?
- Coupe de Ville holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coupe de Ville?
- Coupe de Ville stars Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross, Daniel Stern, Annabeth Gish and Rita Taggart.
- When was Coupe de Ville released?
- Coupe de Ville was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.