The Out-of-Towners
Seen it?1970 | 98 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
A trip to New York for a job interview turns into a trip to hell for a small town couple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller
- Jack LemmonGeorge Kellerman
- Sandy DennisGwen Kellerman
- Sandy BaronLenny Moyers
- Anne MearaPurse Snatching Victim in Police Station
- Robert NicholsPassenger
- Ann PrentissAirline Stewardess
- Ron CareyBarney Polacek, Cab Driver in Boston
- Philip BrunsOfficer Meyers
- Graham JarvisMurray the mugger
- Carlos MontalbánManuel Vargas