Down and Out in Beverly Hills

"See what happens when a dirty bum meets the filthy rich."

Jan 31 1986 R 1h 43m
Comedy

Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.

Plot

Beverly Hills couple Barbara and Dave Whiteman are very rich but not happy Dave is a hard working business man, his wife is only interested in yoga, aerobics and other meditation classes, and he sleeps with the house maid. Their teenage son is confused about his sexuality and their daughter is suffering from eating disorders. While they are celebrating thanksgiving having plenty of food, street tramp Jerry is hungry, homeless, sleeping rough and has lost his dog. Jerry decides to end his life by drowning himself in their swimming pool. Dave rescues him and invites him to stay for a while. How does this stranger change the life style of this family?

Written by

René Fauchois, Paul Mazursky, Leon Capetanos

Directed by

Paul Mazursky

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Silver Screen Partners II, Touchstone Pictures

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
21,182
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA