The Beverly Hillbillies

Upscale neighborhood, down-home heart.

1993 • 93 min • Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Mild-mannered dirt-poor hill-dweller Jed Clampett strikes it rich when oil is discovered on his property. At cousin Pearl's insistence, he moves his family to Beverly Hills to better enjoy his newfound wealth.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

605 reviews

63 Audience · 605 · 100%

Jed Clampett strikes it rich when oil is discovered on his land, prompting his family to move from rural Arkansas to glamorous Beverly Hills. Their country ways clash humorously with high society, leading to many comedic misunderstandings as they try to adapt to their new, wealthy lifestyle.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some slapstick humor
Mild comedic misunderstandings
The family is sometimes made fun of

What it models well

Embracing your roots
Family togetherness
Kindness to strangers

Talk about it after

Adjusting to new environments
The meaning of wealth
Judging others by appearances

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