Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Over the Brooklyn Bridge is a comedy and romance film directed by Menahem Golan, running about 108 minutes. “A Comedy that spans 1 mile, 2 romances, 3 careers, 4 days, 5 relatives and $379,000.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A put-upon Jewish deli owner in Brooklyn dreams of getting out from underneath the thumb of his domineering father and his haughty fashion-model girlfriend by buying his own restaurant in midtown Manhattan.
Who’s in it. Over the Brooklyn Bridge stars Elliott Gould as Alby Sherman, Margaux Hemingway as Elizabeth Anderson, Sid Caesar as Uncle Benjamin and Carol Kane as Cheryl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Over the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Over the Brooklyn Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Over the Brooklyn Bridge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Over the Brooklyn Bridge (1984)?
- In US, Over the Brooklyn Bridge is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Over the Brooklyn Bridge worth watching?
- Over the Brooklyn Bridge holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Over the Brooklyn Bridge?
- Over the Brooklyn Bridge stars Elliott Gould, Margaux Hemingway, Sid Caesar, Carol Kane and Burt Young.
- When was Over the Brooklyn Bridge released?
- Over the Brooklyn Bridge was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.