PG-13

Brighton Beach Memoirs

1986 • 108 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

Eugene, a young teenage Jewish boy, recalls his memoirs of his time as an adolescent youth. He lives with his parents, his aunt, two cousins, and his brother, Stanley, whom he looks up to and admires. He goes through the hardships of puberty, sexual fantasy, and living the life of a poor boy in a crowded house.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

54 reviews

66 Audience · 54 · 100%

In 1937 Brooklyn, Eugene, a Jewish teenager, navigates the complexities of puberty, family dynamics, and financial struggles while living in a crowded house with his extended family. This coming-of-age comedy offers a humorous and heartfelt look at adolescence and family life during the Great Depression.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some adolescent sexual humor
Occasional mild language
Discussions of financial hardship

What it models well

Family support and resilience
Coming of age
Empathy and understanding
Finding humor in hardship

Talk about it after

Navigating puberty and crushes
Dealing with financial stress as a family
The importance of honesty and trust
Understanding different family perspectives

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