Surviving the Good Times
2000, English. Directed by Kathleen Hughes & Tom Casciato.
The dramatic story of two blue-collar Milwaukee families over two decades. As they struggle to find their place in the new economy, living from paycheck to paycheck through good times and bad, the Neumanns and Stanleys confront choices for themselves and their families that have far-reaching consequences for the American way of life.
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- 1h 57m
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 March 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bill Moyers, Tom Casciato, Kathleen Hughes
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Surviving the Good Times: quick answers
What should I watch before Surviving the Good Times?
Watch Minimum Wages: The New Economy (1992) and Living on the Edge (1995) first.
What comes after Surviving the Good Times?
Next in the series: Two American Families (2013) and Two American Families: 1991–2024 (2024).
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How long is Surviving the Good Times?
Surviving the Good Times runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Surviving the Good Times have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Surviving the Good Times on?
Surviving the Good Times isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 2000. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Surviving the Good Times?
If you liked Surviving the Good Times, try Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Come See Me in the Good Light, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed Surviving the Good Times?
Surviving the Good Times (2000) was directed by Kathleen Hughes and Tom Casciato and stars Bill Moyers.