Crimes and Misdemeanors
Seen it?1989 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Anatomy of a Murder or The Silence of the Lambs, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A renowned ophthalmologist is desperate to cut off an adulterous relationship…which ends up in murder; and a frustrated documentary filmmaker woos an attractive television producer while making a film about her insufferably self-centered boss.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 WGA Awards: Writers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Original Screenplay, Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 6 BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Woody AllenCliff Stern
- Martin LandauJudah Rosenthal
- Mia FarrowHalley Reed
- Alan AldaLester
- Anjelica HustonDolores Paley
- Joanna GleasonWendy Stern
- Sam WaterstonBen
- Jerry OrbachJack Rosenthal
- Jenny NicholsJenny
- Caroline AaronBarbara