Liberty Heights
1999, English. Directed by Barry Levinson.
You're only young once, but you remember forever.
This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Liberty Heights
Liberty Heights isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Barry LevinsonDirector
- Adrien BrodyVan Kurtzman
- Ben FosterBen Kurtzman
- Orlando JonesLittle Melvin
- Bebe NeuwirthAda Kurtzman
- Joe MantegnaNate Kurtzman
- David KrumholtzYussel
- Rebekah JohnsonSylvia
- Richard KlineCharlie, Nate's Assistant
- Vincent GuastaferroPete, Nate's Assistant
- Justin ChambersTrey Tobelseted
- Carolyn MurphyDubbie the Blonde
- James Pickens Jr.Sylvia's Father
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Barry Levinson
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Liberty Heights: quick answers
Is Liberty Heights worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Liberty Heights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Liberty Heights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Liberty Heights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Liberty Heights is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Liberty Heights on?
Liberty Heights isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Liberty Heights?
If you liked Liberty Heights, try School Ties, Freedom Writers, American History X.
Who directed Liberty Heights?
Liberty Heights (1999) was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Adrien Brody, Ben Foster, Orlando Jones.