Just Like America

★ 7.5(2)19881h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Péter Gothár
Release date: 1988-01-11
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mafilm

About Just Like America

Just Like America is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Péter Gothár, starring Andor Lukáts, Trula Hoosier and Stafford Ashani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Just Like America in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Frigyes, shortly after immigrating to New York City from Hungary, leaves his family for the pleasures and gratifications of being a street bum. But as time goes by, the appeal of this lifestyle wanes. A series of adventures with other drifters reaches a dramatic conclusion when some thugs murder one of them. This startling event forces Frigyes to come to terms with his current situation and decide whether to return to the family he abandoned.

Cast

Andor Lukáts

Frigyes Tölgyesi

Trula Hoosier

Jude

Stafford Ashani

David

Erika Bodnár

Mrs. Tölgyesi

Ádám Szirtes

Tölgyesi's father-in-law

György Cserhalmi

Tölgyesi's brother-in-law

Steven Marcus

Joe Horatio

Themes & keywords

defector

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Just Like America in South Africa?+

Just Like America is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Just Like America on Netflix?+

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How long is Just Like America?+

Just Like America has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Just Like America?+

Just Like America stars Andor Lukáts, Trula Hoosier, Stafford Ashani, Erika Bodnár and Ádám Szirtes.

When did Just Like America come out?+

Just Like America is a 1988 movie directed by Péter Gothár.

What genre is Just Like America?+

Just Like America is Drama film.

Who directed Just Like America?+

Just Like America was directed by Péter Gothár.