Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- sincere
- classic movie night
- theater adaptation night
What critics said
Critics generally found the adaptation classy, endearing, and well acted, while noting its occasional stage-bound quality, predictable oppositions, and uneven comic energy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Eugene writes in his diary about boot camp, sexual frustration, fear, and the recruits around him.
Sgt. Toomey subjects the recruits to physically ruthless and mentally abusive basic training.
The recruits share barracks while confronting virginity, potency, homophobia, prejudice, and impending adulthood.
The film derives from Neil Simon's stage play and includes extended, carefully composed barracks sequences, including a notable unbroken diary scene.
Films like Biloxi Blues, and why
Private Benjamin
shared boot camp setting, military training comedy, ensemble conflict, and coming of age themes
Stalag 17
shared World War II barracks setting, camaraderie, prejudice, and comic-drama balance
M*A*S*H
shared military ensemble, irreverent humor, institutional pressure, and anti-authoritarian tone
Brighton Beach Memoirs
shared Neil Simon theatrical roots, autobiographical coming of age, and witty family-to-adulthood perspective
Movie Details
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Release Date
- 1988-03-25
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (234)
Cast
- Matthew Broderick
- Christopher Walken
- Matt Mulhern
- Corey Parker
- Markus Flanagan
- Casey Siemaszko
- Michael Dolan
- Penelope Ann Miller
- Park Overall
- Alan Pottinger
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Biloxi Blues about?
- A witty young recruit navigates brutal boot camp, sexual confusion, and clashing ideologies while trying to preserve his prewar identity.
- What is Biloxi Blues like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Biloxi Blues as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Biloxi Blues violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Biloxi Blues as mild.
- What did critics think of Biloxi Blues?
- Critics generally found the adaptation classy, endearing, and well acted, while noting its occasional stage-bound quality, predictable oppositions, and uneven comic energy.
- Which films are like Biloxi Blues?
- Films with a similar feel include Private Benjamin, Stalag 17, M*A*S*H, and Brighton Beach Memoirs.
- How long is Biloxi Blues?
- Biloxi Blues runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Biloxi Blues?
- In United States, Biloxi Blues is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
