The Fabulous Baker Boys
Seen it?1989 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Better Man or Rocketman, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$18 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 117K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Kloves
- Michelle PfeifferSusie Diamond
- Jeff BridgesJack Baker
- Beau BridgesFrank Baker
- Ellie RaabNina
- Jennifer TillyMonica Moran
- Xander BerkeleyLloyd
- Terri TreasGirl in Bed
- Dakin MatthewsCharlie
- Ken LernerRay
- Albert HallHenry