Down and Out in Beverly Hills

In this 1986 comedy, a wealthy but dysfunctional Beverly Hills family finds their lives turned upside down when they take in a homeless man who attempts to drown himself in their swimming pool. The film stars Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, and Richard Dreyfuss, whose performances bring humor and heart to the story. Directed by Paul Mazursky, the movie explores themes of class disparity and personal transformation with a light-hearted touch. Interestingly, it is a remake of the 1932 French film “Boudu Saved from Drowning.” For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.