New York, New York
Seen it?1977 | 163 min | Romance, Drama, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or West Side Story, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 43 min.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, even as their careers begin a long uphill climb.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Golden Globes and 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$16 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 258K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese
- Liza MinnelliFrancine Evans
- Robert De NiroJimmy Doyle
- Lionel StanderTony Harwell
- Barry PrimusPaul Wilson
- Mary Kay PlaceBernice Bennett
- George MemmoliNicky
- Dick MillerPalm Club Owner
- Murray MostonHorace Morris
- Leonard GainesArtie Kirks
- Clarence ClemonsCecil Powell