Biloxi Blues (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Biloxi Blues is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Mike Nichols, starring Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken and Penelope Ann Miller. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $51.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Biloxi Blues About?
The premise of Biloxi Blues without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this semi-autobiographical story, Eugene Morris Jerome, played by Matthew Broderick, leaves Brooklyn for boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, during the 1940s. He faces the rigors of military training under the strict Sergeant Toomey, portrayed by Christopher Walken. Eugene’s journey to adulthood is interwoven with encounters with a charming local woman and a spirited prostitute, all within a vibrant comedy-drama setting.
Biloxi Blues Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay
- male virgin
- coming of age
- gay character
- military training
- caught having sex
- mistaken for gay
- biloxi mississippi
- losing virginity to prostitute
- sex
- gay slur
- loss of virginity
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- dancing
- push ups
- world war two
- gay soldier
- racism
- drill instructor
- homosexual
- sex lesson from prostitute
- tank top
- man wears a tank top
- literature on screen
- american literature on screen
- humoristic literature on screen
- american humoristic literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- screenplay adapted by author
- original author as character
- brothel
- racial slur
- gay interest
- mississippi
- homosexuality
- end of world war two
- homophobia
- end of war
- nervousness
- young
- group
- boot camp
- sergeant
- prostitute
- train
- love
- sequel
- u.s. army
- paying for sex
- first time sex
- underwear
Biloxi Blues Cast
Matthew Broderick leads the cast, with Christopher Walken and Penelope Ann Miller. Directed by Mike Nichols; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Nichols
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Biloxi Blues Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Biloxi Blues 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 8.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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Biloxi Blues Plot Summary
What happens in Biloxi Blues from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the year 1945, amidst the turbulent backdrop of World War II, a group of recruits boards a train bound for Biloxi, Mississippi for their boot camp training. The eclectic mix of draftees includes Private Eugene Jerome, an aspiring writer who meticulously documents his observations in a private journal; Arnold Epstein, an intellectual from New York; Joseph Wykowski, a towering figure likely to be their unit’s best soldier; Roy Selridge, a boastful sycophant; Don Carney, who dreams of a singing career; and the mostly soft-spoken James Hennesey.
Full summary
The whole story of Biloxi Blues, scene by scene
Biloxi Blues Box Office
Biloxi Blues grossed $51.7 million worldwide. $43.2 million came from the US and Canada and $8.5 million (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$51.7M
- US & Canada
- $43.2M
- International
- $8.5M
Biloxi Blues Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Biloxi Blues ≣ 1988 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip Biloxi Blues (1988) - Clip: Waiting Room (HD)
- Clip Biloxi Blues (1988) - Clip: Train To Basic Training (HD)
How Well Do You Know Biloxi Blues?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Biloxi Blues
8 cars on screen, including the 1939 Chevrolet Master De Luxe and the 1953 GMC TGH 3102.
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1939 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role -
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1941 Alco M4 'Sherman' Background role
Biloxi Blues Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues” and “Frenesie... militari”.
- Also known as
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- Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues
- Frenesie... militari
- Билокси блюз
- טירונות
- Desventuras de un recluta inocente
- Biloksio bliuzas
- Metido em Encrencas
- 총각 쫄병
- 天才大兵
- Elämäni kesä
- Biloxi Blues: Los apuros de un recluta, ბილოქსი ბლუზი
- Künyedeki Sevgili
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- Polarna på Camp Biloxi
- ブルースが聞こえる
- Білоксі блюз
- Os Rapazes de Biloxi
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Biloxi Blues FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Biloxi Blues, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Biloxi Blues?
Biloxi Blues runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Biloxi Blues released?
Biloxi Blues was released on March 25, 1988.
Who directed Biloxi Blues?
Biloxi Blues was directed by Mike Nichols.
More films by Mike Nichols Who is in the cast of Biloxi Blues?
Biloxi Blues stars Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken and Penelope Ann Miller, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Biloxi Blues make at the box office?
Biloxi Blues grossed $51.7 million worldwide ($43.2 million domestic, $8.5 million international).
How is Biloxi Blues rated?
Biloxi Blues has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Biloxi Blues have a post-credit scene?
No. Biloxi Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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