Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
A whimsical New York socialite with a mysterious past finds unexpected romance in her apartment building.
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
How intense is Breakfast at Tiffany's?
Breakfast at Tiffany's has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry.
What Breakfast at Tiffany's feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalromanticmelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watchFull attention
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Is Breakfast at Tiffany's scary?
No. Breakfast at Tiffany's is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Breakfast at Tiffany's gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Breakfast at Tiffany's sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Breakfast at Tiffany's?
Breakfast at Tiffany's runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Breakfast at Tiffany's?
Breakfast at Tiffany's is streaming on MGM+.
Does Breakfast at Tiffany's have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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