Bright Lights, Big City movie poster

Bright Lights, Big City

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

April 1, 1988 1h 47m 5.7/10 (132 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Bright Lights, Big City is a drama/romance film. directed by James Bridges.

Starring Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland, and Phoebe Cates

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (132 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $16.1M 0.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Japan + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$16,118,077

Production Companies

  • Star Partners
  • United Artists
  • Mirage Enterprises
  • CST Telecommunications
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Lights, Big City 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 directed Bright Lights, Big City?

Bright Lights, Big City was directed by James Bridges.

How long is Bright Lights, Big City?

Bright Lights, Big City has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Bright Lights, Big City released?

Bright Lights, Big City was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bright Lights, Big City?

The main cast of Bright Lights, Big City includes Michael J. Fox, Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Swoosie Kurtz, Frances Sternhagen.

Is Bright Lights, Big City worth watching?

Bright Lights, Big City has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 132 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.