Prince of Bel Air

1986

Comedy / Romance

8
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 33% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.6/10 10 725 725

pool cleaner bel air

Director

Charles Braverman Photo
Charles Braverman

Top cast

Dean Cameron Photo
Dean Cameron as Willard
Jonathan Stark Photo
Jonathan Stark as Brad Griffin
Mark Harmon Photo
Mark Harmon as Robin Prince
Katherine Moffat Photo
Katherine Moffat as Kelli
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885.59 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
us  
24 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 32
1.6 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
us  
24 fps
1 hr 36 min
Seeds 50

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by inkblot11 7 / 10

A Prince learns how to be a Prince Charming

Robin Prince (Mark Harmon) believes the world is his oyster. He owns and operates a pool cleaning business, which he loves. After all, not only does he get to work in the sun, he has access to some of the rich but desperate housewives of Bel Air. They certainly do love their pool man and he returns the affection. In his off hours, Robin hangs out with his best buds and romances single women, too. However, he is getting to be a bit old for the perpetual surfer image he has concocted. And, his head turns counterclockwise when he meets lovely Jamie (Kirstie Alley), a talented artist with scruples. What will be ultimately important to him, his lifestyle or his great affection for Jamie? This movie has some nice statements to make about choices and changes. Not all men will turn into gentlemen, it's true, but stories about the ones who do are very welcome. Harmon and Alley are lovely and humorous folks and add much to the film's enjoyment. Vaughn does a good job as a loathsome businessman. The California setting is utterly gorgeous and so are the costumes. Jamie's artwork is also quite stunning. If you think you've seen every romantic drama out there but have missed this one, do take time to view it. Although it was made nearly 20 years ago, its themes are as fresh as daisies and its tale of romance absolutely winning.
Reviewed by Wuchakk 7 / 10

Quality Southern Cal drama with Mark Harmon and Kirstie Alley

Robin Prince (Mark Harmon) owns a pool maintenance business that serves the well-to-do citizens of Bel Air, California. He's handsome, charismatic, in his early 30s and enjoys the side-fruits of his labors, i.e. attractive housewives desperate for attention. While mentoring the teen (Patrick Labyorteaux) of a rich client (Robert Vaughn), he meets their stunning relative who challenges his playboy lifestyle (Kirstie Alley).Although "Prince of Bel Air" debuted on ABC in the USA in January, 1986, it was released theatrically in Europe with the extra inclusion of a top nudity scene, as well as a little cussing. The ensuing video version is the R-rated Euro version, not the TV version. I point this out because "Prince of Bel Air" shouldn't be written off as "just a TV movie."It's actually a quality drama/romance about coming of age, not just for the kid (Labyorteaux), but for Harmon's character too. He's 32-33, but still living like a freestyle frat boy and needs to grow up. In addition, the script throws in some insightful bits, like how Robin (Harmon) wisely changes his approach towards his unprofessional employees.Sharp Kirstie Alley was certainly in her voluptuous prime; she has a stunning scene at the pool in a one-piece bathing suit. There are a handful of other beauties, including Katherine Moffat as Kelli and Deborah Harmon as a desperate housewife.Four of the cast members (Harmon, Alley, Labyorteaux and Dean Cameron) would appear in "Summer School" the following year. It features the same general locations (the coastal Los Angeles area) and a romance between Harmon and Alley, but the stories are very different. This one came first and is a drama akin to "Lifeguard" (1976) whereas "Summer School" is more of a high school dramedy in the mold of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982).Lastly, this movie has nothing to do with the ensuing 1990-1996 sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but I'm sure the creators of that show were inspired by the title.The film runs 1 hour, 35 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. The Bel Air district, by the way, is located just north of UCLA and northwest of Beverly Hills.GRADE: B
Reviewed by JohnHowardReid 6 / 10

Typical TV Gloss!

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