# Biloxi Blues (1988)

> A witty young recruit navigates brutal boot camp, sexual confusion, and clashing ideologies while trying to preserve his prewar identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11736

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Mike Nichols
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker, Markus Flanagan, Casey Siemaszko, Michael Dolan, Penelope Ann Miller
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094746/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sincere, classic movie night, theater adaptation night

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