Troop Beverly Hills

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Troop Beverly Hills

PG

Released Mar 22, 1989

1h 45m

Comedy

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With her marriage breaking up, Beverly Hills housewife Phyllis Nefler (Shelley Long) boosts her self-esteem by leading a local troop of Wilderness Girls. Although Phyllis' version of roughing it is spending the night at the Beverly Hills Hotel, that suits her privileged troop members just fine. Unfortunately, when Phyllis falls afoul of a rival leader, the girls are threatened with having their group dissolved -- unless they can prove their wilderness skills at the annual jamboree.

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Critics Consensus

Troop Beverly Hills is hamstrung by a one-joke premise, leaving this Shelley Long comedy woefully short on laughs.

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Kathy Huffhines

Detroit Free Press

"Troop Beverly Hills" is based on the real experiences of its producer Ava Fries, but it doesn't pay the kind of detailed attention to the Beverly Hills girls Fries must have known to make the movie work.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 24, 2021

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Joe Pollack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For about a half-hour, "Troop Beverly Hills" brings a lot of funny situations and funny lines. Then it's time to finish the popcorn and settle down for a nap.

Jun 24, 2021

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Michael Pellecchia

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Screenwriters Pamela Norris and Margaret Grieco Oberman hail from the mid-1980s period of Saturday Night Live, if that gives an idea of what to expect in the way of a script.

Rated: 4/10

Jun 24, 2021

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

Long strives coyly and cutely to become a Lucille Ball of the opulent '80s. But despite her winsome presence, "Troop Beverly Hills" proves an uphill, downhill trek.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 24, 2021

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Barbara Shulgasser

San Francisco Examiner

Even relieved by the occasional witty line, delivered impeccably by Long, the thing is still an empty, old-fashioned, worn-out rag of a situation comedy.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 24, 2021

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Hal Lipper

Tampa Bay Times

Troop Beverly Hills relies on contrived situations and caricatures for its humor.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 24, 2021

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Marc D

I just watched this movie. I loved it. The pacing rhythm and timing were all perfect. High marks for camera shots and editing. I enjoyed the music in this movie. All of the actors were great in this movie, including the lead actress, Shelley Long. This movie even subtly implied themes like how men and women need eathother and how sometimes kids get caught in the crossfire of adults trying vindicate themselves. So much to like in this movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Elisabeth B

This is one of the best films to come out of the 1900’s, but only if you like hilarious, low-key inappropriate, relevant (especially for its time), and cult quality films. Whom-so-ever posted these low score reviews are full of rotten egg f*rts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Renee L

Great cute comedy for kids! Watched it over and over again as a child. Silly fun about just being kind. Shelley Long is great! She should have never have left our screens!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Timothy V

The 13% rating is DISRESPECTFUL. This movie is iconic and hilarious and fashion and comedy gold. If you like Romy and Michelle, Clueless, Brady Bunch Movie, Dont tell mom the babysitter's dead... Then you will love this. It's heaven

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Jack B

Having seen this movie several times, I have enjoyed it a great deal with each viewing. It is not only cute and quite amusing, it really shows off Shelley Long's comedic skills. She was terrific on "Cheers" and she is equally good here. The low score from the critics truly surprises me; Don't cheat yourself out of some really good laughs. This is a heartwarming and delightful comedy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Eric G

My 5-stars is mainly based on nostalgia. It's honestly a 3-star movie at best. But, it just brings a smile to my face every time I watch it and the laughs still hold up some 35-odd years later.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/23

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Synopsis

With her marriage breaking up, Beverly Hills housewife Phyllis Nefler (Shelley Long) boosts her self-esteem by leading a local troop of Wilderness Girls. Although Phyllis' version of roughing it is spending the night at the Beverly Hills Hotel, that suits her privileged troop members just fine. Unfortunately, when Phyllis falls afoul of a rival leader, the girls are threatened with having their group dissolved -- unless they can prove their wilderness skills at the annual jamboree.

Director: Jeff Kanew
Producer: Ava Ostern Fries
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Weintraub Entertainment Group
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.9M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround

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