Golden Eighties (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Golden Eighties is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Chantal Akerman, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Three young women at a hair salon all like the son of the clothing store proprietors across the mall. Although Robby is selfish and shallow, he's appealing to Lili, the salon's manager, who's trendy and also the salon-owner's moll; to Mado, who's innocent and sweet; and to Pascale, who's intelligent but passive and downcast. Robby's dad tells him to grow up and see beyond the mercurial Lili, so he proposes suddenly to Mado. She's delighted, but the day before the wedding, Lili returns to give Robby another look. In the background, a Yank who was a soldier in France in World War II returns to Paris and tries to recapture the love of his wartime sweetheart, Robby's mom.
Who’s in it. Golden Eighties stars Myriam Boyer as Sylvie, Delphine Seyrig as Jeanne, Fanny Cottençon as Lili and Lio as Mado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Golden Eighties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Eighties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Eighties tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Eighties (1986)?
- In US, Golden Eighties is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golden Eighties worth watching?
- Golden Eighties holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golden Eighties?
- Golden Eighties stars Myriam Boyer, Delphine Seyrig, Fanny Cottençon, Lio and Pascale Salkin.
- When was Golden Eighties released?
- Golden Eighties was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.