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Summary A disillusioned young writer living in New York City (Michael J. Fox) turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.

Directed By: James Bridges

Written By: Jay McInerney

Bright Lights, Big City
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
51
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Summary A disillusioned young writer living in New York City (Michael J. Fox) turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.

Directed By: James Bridges

Written By: Jay McInerney

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
51
28% Positive
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61% Mixed
11 Reviews
11% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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28% Positive
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61% Mixed
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11% Negative
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Production Company United Artists, CST Telecommunications, Mirage Enterprises, Star Partners
Release Date Apr 1, 1988
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline All that glitters is not gold.
Grammy Awards
1 Nomination
MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
1 Nomination