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Brooklyn Babylon (2001): Ratings

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Brooklyn Babylon is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Marc Levin. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metascore
26
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Brooklyn Babylon (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Marc Levin
Genres
Drama , Romance , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Brooklyn Babylon About?

The premise of Brooklyn Babylon without spoilers.

In Brooklyn, a talented rapper’s music quickly gains popularity, drawing listeners with his captivating rhymes and melodies. His world changes when he encounters a beautiful young woman from a traditional Jewish background. Their connection sparks a passionate romance, but it also brings their different cultural values into conflict. They must navigate the complexities of love, family, and artistic expression as they strive to find a balance between their individual identities and shared future.

Brooklyn Babylon Themes & Keywords

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  • interracial romance
  • jewish
  • violence
  • rastafarian
  • rapper
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  • love
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  • friend
  • friendship
  • african american
+36 more
  • place name in title
  • urban setting
  • new york city
  • brooklyn new york city
  • torah
  • street life
  • reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
  • ritual
  • reggae
  • recording
  • rap music
  • racial stereotype
  • race relations
  • prejudice
  • music business
  • montage
  • militant
  • manager
  • lyricist
  • male female relationship
  • love at first sight
  • jew
  • hate
  • hair
  • firebomb
  • family relationships
  • dreadlocks
  • culture clash
  • crown heights brooklyn
  • childhood friend
  • car accident
  • brooklyn bridge
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • band
  • interracial relationship
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Brooklyn Babylon

Directed by Marc Levin.

From the director

More from Marc Levin

More films directed by Marc Levin, best-rated first: Slam, Twilight: Los Angeles, Mr. Untouchable and Protocols of Zion.

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Ratings

Brooklyn Babylon Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Brooklyn Babylon 50% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Details

Brooklyn Babylon Also Known As

Also known as “布鲁克林巴比伦”.

Also known as
  • 布鲁克林巴比伦

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FAQ

Brooklyn Babylon FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Brooklyn Babylon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Brooklyn Babylon?

Brooklyn Babylon runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Brooklyn Babylon released?

Brooklyn Babylon was released on August 17, 2001.

Who directed Brooklyn Babylon?

Brooklyn Babylon was directed by Marc Levin.

More films by Marc Levin

How is Brooklyn Babylon rated?

Brooklyn Babylon has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Does Brooklyn Babylon have a post-credit scene?

No. Brooklyn Babylon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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