Down and Out in Beverly Hills

A homeless man named Jerry Baskin attempts to end his life by jumping into a swimming pool in Beverly Hills. He is rescued by Dave Whiteman, a wealthy man who invites him into his home. As Jerry stays with the family, his presence disrupts and alters the lives of Dave and his wife, Barbara, as well as their children.

This comedy was directed by Paul Mazursky, who also served as a producer and co-writer alongside Leon Capetanos. It follows Mazursky's previous films Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, An Unmarried Woman, and Moscow on the Hudson. The movie stars Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, and Richard Dreyfuss, with appearances by Little Richard, Tracy Nelson, and Elizabeth Peña. The production involved a credited crew of 41 and a cast of 56.

Produced by Touchstone Pictures and Silver Screen Partners II, the film had a budget of 14 million USD and earned 62 million USD worldwide. Audience reception is mixed, with a 6.3 rating on IMDb from 21,000 votes and a 5.9 rating on TMDB from 290 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.2 based on 31 reviews.