Liberty Heights
“You're only young once, but you remember forever.”
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights is a 1999 English-language drama film directed by Barry Levinson. The cast is led by Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Liberty Heights was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures, and Baltimore Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 17, 1999, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Writers
- Barry Levinson
- Release date
- November 17, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
Liberty Heights cast & crew
Liberty Heights was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Levinson.
The cast features Adrien Brody as Van Kurtzman, Ben Foster as Ben Kurtzman, Orlando Jones as Little Melvin, Bebe Neuwirth as Ada Kurtzman, Joe Mantegna as Nate Kurtzman, and David Krumholtz as Yussel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Andrea Morricone, cinematography is by Christopher Doyle, and it was produced by Patrick McCormick and Paula Weinstein.
Is Liberty Heights worth watching?
Liberty Heights holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 80 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Liberty Heights is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Liberty Heights
Adrien Brody
Van Kurtzman
Ben Foster
Ben Kurtzman
Orlando Jones
Little Melvin
Bebe Neuwirth
Ada Kurtzman
Joe Mantegna
Nate Kurtzman
David Krumholtz
Yussel
Rebekah Johnson
Sylvia
Richard Kline
Charlie, Nate's Assistant
Vincent Guastaferro
Pete, Nate's Assistant
Justin Chambers
Trey Tobelseted
Carolyn Murphy
Dubbie the Blonde
James Pickens Jr.
Sylvia's Father
Liberty Heights — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Liberty Heights in United States?
Liberty Heights is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Liberty Heights in?
Liberty Heights is originally in English, with audio tracks including Yiddish, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Liberty Heights rated?
Liberty Heights is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 80 ratings.
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