What is Troop Beverly Hills?
Troop Beverly Hills is a 1989 comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew and produced by Ava Ostern Fries. The motion picture, which is rated PG, was released in the United States on March 24, 1989.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Release date
- Mar 24, 1989
- Genres
- Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Troop Beverly Hills is a 1989 comedy film directed by Jeff Kanew and produced by Ava Ostern Fries. The motion picture, which is rated PG, was released in the United States on March 24, 1989. The story focuses on a pampered Los Angeles housewife, played by Shelley Long, who is in the middle of a divorce. Seeking to find focus in her life and bond with her daughter, she takes over the leadership of her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop. The film explores her attempts to navigate the challenges of scouting while maintaining her lifestyle. The production is categorized under the genres of family, adventure, and comedy with a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes. Released by Sony Pictures, the film has remained a notable entry in the comedy genre. Following the original release, reports have indicated that a sequel to the film is in the works, with Oran Zegman attached as director. The project continues to be recognized for its ensemble cast and its depiction of the Wilderness Girls organization.
Should you watch it?
“A Beverly Hills housewife navigates a divorce by leading her daughter's Wilderness Girls troop.”
- Features a comedic performance by Shelley Long as a pampered housewife.
- Explores the humorous contrast between high-society living and wilderness scouting.
- Provides a lighthearted look at family dynamics during a major life transition.
- The premise relies on the specific cultural tropes of 1980s Beverly Hills lifestyle comedies.
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1980s comedies centered on family adventures and fish-out-of-water scenarios.
This film is rated PG and maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone throughout its one hour and forty-six minute runtime.
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Streaming availability varies by region; you can check current platforms through the movie's official listing on The Movie Database.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a notable 1980s comedy that explores family dynamics through a humorous lens, making it a classic choice for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-six minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so there are no episodes to track.
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