Liberty Heights (1999)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Liberty Heights
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | YouTube, Amazon Video | YouTube, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI | Apple TV, Amazon Video, CHILI |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Liberty Heights in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Liberty Heights about?
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. Liberty Heights is a Drama movie, released on 1999-11-17, runtime 127 minutes.
Is Liberty Heights worth watching?
TMDB users rate Liberty Heights 6.7 out of 10 from 81 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Liberty Heights?
In the United States, Liberty Heights can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Barry Levinson
Cast
- 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
- David Krumholtz as Yussel
- Rebekah Johnson as Sylvia
- Richard Kline as Charlie, Nate's Assistant
- Vincent Guastaferro as Pete, Nate's Assistant
- Justin Chambers as Trey Tobelseted
- Carolyn Murphy as Dubbie the Blonde
- James Pickens Jr. as Sylvia's Father
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Sources
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