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Bright Lights, Big City

R19881h 47mJames Bridges
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 59% · Metacritic 51

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"It's 6.00 am. Do you know where you are?"

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.

DramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookYuppieNightclubMagazineWriterDrugsSunglassesWorld Trade CenterFashion ShowPlayful

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bright Lights, Big City (1988) about?

A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.

Who stars in Bright Lights, Big City?

Bright Lights, Big City stars Michael J. Fox (Jamie), Kiefer Sutherland (Tad), Phoebe Cates (Amanda), Swoosie Kurtz (Megan), Frances Sternhagen (Clara). The film was directed by James Bridges.

How long is Bright Lights, Big City?

Bright Lights, Big City has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Bright Lights, Big City worth watching?

Bright Lights, Big City holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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