What is Bright Lights, Big City?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1988
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Bright Lights, Big City" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of details if not in text.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Sources provided:
[1] TMDB: Release date 04/01/1988 (US), Rating R, Genre: Drama and Romance, Runtime 1h 47m.
[2] IMDb: Cast and crew credits.
[3] Wikipedia: American drama film, directed by James Bridges, adapted from Jay McInerney's 1984 novel, starring Michael J. Fox as a young writer in Manhattan's nightlife, co-stars Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Dianne Wiest, and Jason Robards.
[4] TMDB Cast: 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.
[5] Rotten Tomatoes: Director James Bridges treated the material with intelligence and respect.
[6] Moviefone: Cast and crew info.
Title: Bright Lights, Big City
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Should you watch it?
“A disillusioned young writer in New York City turns to drugs and drinking.”
- Stars Michael J. Fox as a young writer unraveling in Manhattan's fast-paced nightlife.
- Features a supporting cast including Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Dianne Wiest, and Jason Robards.
- Adapted from Jay McInerney's 1984 novel of the same name and directed by James Bridges.
- The film deals with heavy themes of a disillusioned writer turning to drugs and drinking to cope with the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.
Watch it if you are interested in 1980s drama films adapted from novels about New York City nightlife.
The film is an R-rated drama and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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Where can I stream Bright Lights, Big City?
Streaming availability is listed under the Now Streaming and Watch Now sections on the film's TMDB page.
Is Bright Lights, Big City worth watching?
The film was directed by James Bridges and treats the material with intelligence, respect, and no undue reverence.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
Who stars in Bright Lights, Big City?
Michael J. Fox stars in the film, alongside co-stars Kiefer Sutherland, Phoebe Cates, Dianne Wiest, and Jason Robards.
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