Biloxi Blues
The Army made Eugene a man. But Daisy gave him basic training!
1988 • 106 min • Comedy · Drama · War
Synopsis
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
Our family guide
Best from age 15- 63 Audience · 231 · 100%
A young Jewish man from Brooklyn navigates basic training in Mississippi during WWII, hoping to lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive the war. This dramedy explores camaraderie, prejudice, and growing up under pressure.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Strong language throughout
- Sexual references and situations
- Themes of prejudice and bullying
- Some tense emotional scenes
What it models well
- Coming of age
- Friendship and loyalty
- Finding your voice
Talk about it after
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual awakening and consent
- The realities of war training
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Top billed cast
Director: Mike Nichols • Crew: Neil Simon
Trailers & clips
Official Trailer
Biloxi Blues (1988) - Clip: Detail Attention (HD)
Biloxi Blues (1988) - Clip: Waiting Room (HD)
Biloxi Blues (1988) - Clip: Train To Basic Training (HD)
Biloxi Blues ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
Biloxi Blues (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (231)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Box office
- $51,684,798
- Franchise
- Eugene Trilogy
- IMDb
- tt0094746
