Liberty Heights (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Liberty Heights is a drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 127 minutes. “You're only young once, but you remember forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
Who’s in it. Liberty Heights stars Adrien Brody as Van Kurtzman, Ben Foster as Ben Kurtzman, Orlando Jones as Little Melvin and Bebe Neuwirth as Ada Kurtzman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liberty Heights tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liberty Heights (1999)?
- In US, Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights worth watching?
- Liberty Heights holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Liberty Heights?
- Liberty Heights stars Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones, Bebe Neuwirth and Joe Mantegna.
- When was Liberty Heights released?
- Liberty Heights was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.