Biloxi Blues
Seen it?1988 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Glory or Stalag 17, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$52 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Matthew BroderickEugene Morris Jerome
- Christopher WalkenSgt. Toomey
- Matt MulhernJoseph Wykowski
- Corey ParkerArnold B. Epstein
- Markus FlanaganRoy Selridge
- Casey SiemaszkoDon Carney
- Michael DolanJames J. Hennesey
- Penelope Ann MillerDaisy
- Park OverallRowena
- Alan PottingerPeek