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Naked in New York

1993 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Tootsie or She's Gotta Have It, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend, Joanne, and to whom you can turn to for help while facing life. From there it flashes back to his memories of his parents, college, house across from a squirrel infested peanut factory, best friend, writing career and Joanne.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Daniel Algrant

Eric StoltzJake Briggs
Mary-Louise ParkerJoanne White
Ralph MacchioChris
Jill ClayburghShirley
Tony CurtisCarl Fisher
Timothy DaltonElliot Price
Lynne ThigpenHelen
Kathleen TurnerDana Coles
Roscoe Lee BrowneMr. Ried
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