Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Kernel Score: 86% · 4,431 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1961-10-06
Runtime: 115 minutes
Is Breakfast at Tiffany's worth watching?
Worth watching. Audrey Hepburn is magnetic as a New York party girl whose carefree front hides something sadder. It's charming and stylish, but it has aged unevenly, including one badly dated caricature that is hard to watch now.
Watch it if you
- love classic Hollywood romance and glamour
- enjoy Audrey Hepburn
- like stylish, light New York stories
Skip it if you
- are bothered by dated stereotypes
- want a plot with real stakes
Best for: Cosy classic night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Breakfast at Tiffany's parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Breakfast at Tiffany's is a classic romantic comedy-drama featuring a free-spirited socialite and smoking, with an outdated and offensive stereotypical portrayal noted by the keywords.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Themes include a 'kept man,' gold-digging, and romantic relationships between mismatched partners.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Cigarette smoking is depicted as part of the socialite lifestyle, per keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Breakfast at Tiffany's
If you liked Breakfast at Tiffany's, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Another bittersweet New York romance with a lonely heart.
- Roman Holiday (1953) — 87%: Hepburn in another winning, stylish romance.
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) — 80%: Glamorous 50s comedy with a gold-digging heroine.
- Victor/Victoria (1982) — 81%: Same director's playful, stylish comedy.
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) — 86%: Old-fashioned romantic comedy with heart.
- Days of Wine and Roses (1963) — 82%: Same director's far darker, more serious drama.
Director
Cast
- Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly
- George Peppard as Paul Varjak
- Patricia Neal as 2E Failenson
- Buddy Ebsen as Doc Golightly
- Martin Balsam as O.J. Berman
- José Luis de Vilallonga as José da Silva Pereira
- John McGiver as Tiffany's Salesman
- Dorothy Whitney as Mag Wildwood
- Stanley Adams as Rusty Trawler
- Elvia Allman as Librarian
Breakfast at Tiffany's FAQ
Is Breakfast at Tiffany's worth watching?
Worth watching. Audrey Hepburn is magnetic as a New York party girl whose carefree front hides something sadder. It's charming and stylish, but it has aged unevenly, including one badly dated caricature that is hard to watch now.
Where can I watch Breakfast at Tiffany's?
In the US you can stream Breakfast at Tiffany's on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Breakfast at Tiffany's OK for kids?
Breakfast at Tiffany's is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Breakfast at Tiffany's is a classic romantic comedy-drama featuring a free-spirited socialite and smoking, with an outdated and offensive stereotypical portrayal noted by the keywords.
What movies are like Breakfast at Tiffany's?
If you liked Breakfast at Tiffany's, try The Apartment, Roman Holiday, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Victor/Victoria.