Lost in Yonkers
Seen it?1993 | 114 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine or Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In the summer of 1942 two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother Kurnitz and their childlike aunt Bella in Yonkers, New York.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martha Coolidge
- Richard DreyfussLouie Kurnitz
- Mercedes RuehlBella Kurnitz
- Irene WorthGrandma Kurnitz
- Brad StollJay Kurnitz
- Mike DamusArty Kurnitz
- David StrathairnJohnny
- Robert MirandaHollywood Harry
- Jack LauferEddie Kurnitz
- Susan MersonGert