The read
A Balasaur Score of 56 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, Metacritic 51/100. Every source lands within 8 points of the others. Most of the 1,345 1980s drama movies in this catalog score higher. Streaming on Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic51/100
144 audience votes
Key crew
- James BridgesDirector
- Jay McInerneyScreenplay
- Donald FagenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael J. FoxJamie
- Kiefer SutherlandTad
- Phoebe CatesAmanda
- Swoosie KurtzMegan
- Frances SternhagenClara
- Tracy PollanVicky
- John HousemanMr. Vogel
- Charlie SchlatterMichael
- David WarrilowRittenhouse
- Dianne WiestMother
- Alec MapaYasu Wade
- William HickeyFerret Man
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookyuppienightclubmagazinewriterdrugssunglassesworld trade centerfashion shownew waveplayfulvibrant