Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, Down and Out in Beverly Hills is a comedy film directed by Paul Mazursky, running about 103 minutes. “See what happens when a dirty bum meets the filthy rich.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.
Who’s in it. Down and Out in Beverly Hills stars Nick Nolte as Jerry Baskin, Bette Midler as Barbara Whiteman, Richard Dreyfuss as Dave Whiteman and Elizabeth Peña as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Down and Out in Beverly Hills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $62.1M 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 Down and Out in Beverly Hills page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down and Out in Beverly Hills tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)?
- In US, Down and Out in Beverly Hills 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 Down and Out in Beverly Hills worth watching?
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down and Out in Beverly Hills?
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills stars Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Elizabeth Peña and Little Richard.
- When was Down and Out in Beverly Hills released?
- Down and Out in Beverly Hills was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.