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Bright Lights, Big City

5.719881h 47mRMovieDramaRomance

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

DirectorJames Bridges
WriterJay McInerney
ProducersMark Rosenberg·Sydney Pollack

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 2 other countries

Bright Lights, Big City isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by James Bridges

MFMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox
Jamie
KSKiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland
Tad
PCPhoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates
Amanda
SKSwoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Megan
FSFrances Sternhagen
Frances Sternhagen
Clara
TPTracy Pollan
Tracy Pollan
Vicky
JHJohn Houseman
John Houseman
Mr. Vogel
CSCharlie Schlatter
Charlie Schlatter
Michael
DWDavid Warrilow
David Warrilow
Rittenhouse
DWDianne Wiest
Dianne Wiest
Mother
AMAlec Mapa
Alec Mapa
Yasu Wade
WHWilliam Hickey
William Hickey
Ferret Man

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Bright Lights, Big City — streaming FAQ

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Is Bright Lights, Big City on Netflix?

No, Bright Lights, Big City is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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