The Fabulous Baker Boys

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The Fabulous Baker Boys

R

1989

1h 53m

Romance

Comedy

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70%

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Frank and Jack Baker are brothers who have performed together in a small but successful piano act for years. However, their lack of ambition hurts them, they begin losing gigs, and are soon relegated to run-down venues. Attempting to infuse new life into their act, the brothers audition singers and choose the stunning Susie Diamond. The new lineup brings success, but a growing attraction between Susie and Jack threatens the trio's stability.

Critics Consensus

Its story is nothing special, but The Fabulous Baker Boys glows beneath luminous performances from its perfectly cast stars.

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Pauline Kael

The New Yorker

09/12/2023

Writer-director Steve Kloves glides you through a romantic fantasy that has a forties-movie sultriness and an eighties movie-struck melancholy.

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Variety Staff

Variety

07/28/2008

The fun part is seeing it all play out, thanks to a standout cast and first-time director Steve Kloves' skill in handling them.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

01/26/2006

Much of the credit must go to the actors, with the Bridges brothers making a superb double act.

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

05/09/2023

3.5/4

Technically and emotionally, The Fabulous Baker Boys is the work of a rich and surprising intellect.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

02/09/2023

3/4

All three stars are superb, but it's Pfeiffer's smart and sexy performance that quickly became a thing of legend.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

06/29/2022

Almost the best movie of the year. [Full review in Spanish]

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Dash R

Jul 27

Jeff Bridges is gorgeous. Michelle Pfeiffer Is a terrible singer and her acting is so overrated.

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John G

Jul 20

Only three real characters in this movie and they are all well cast and give great performances. A very basic story, told with humor, drama and insight. The directing and editing is well paced and precise.

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Shioka O

Jan 26

Worth watching just for Michelle Pfeiffer... the movie itself is nothing special but smoky stylish 80s.

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shteebo

08/13/2023

Realistic drama and sexual tension set amid the lives of small-time musicians.

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Larry H

07/25/2023

A slow burning sleeper perfect for a rainy afternoon.

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D M

02/02/2023

The movie reminds me of the guy back in High School who tried too hard. This film tries to be more than it is.

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Synopsis

Frank and Jack Baker are brothers who have performed together in a small but successful piano act for years. However, their lack of ambition hurts them, they begin losing gigs, and are soon relegated to run-down venues. Attempting to infuse new life into their act, the brothers audition singers and choose the stunning Susie Diamond. The new lineup brings success, but a growing attraction between Susie and Jack threatens the trio's stability.

Director: Steve Kloves
Producer: Paula Weinstein, Courtney Silberberg, Mark Rosenberg
Screenwriter: Steve Kloves
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Mirage Enterprises, Gladden Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.1M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround
Aspect Ratio: 35mm