A New Leaf
Seen it?1971 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After running out of funds, Henry Graham, a carefree playboy, plots to marry and murder wealthy botanist Henrietta Lowell.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elaine May
- Walter MatthauHenry Graham
- Elaine MayHenrietta Lowell
- Jack WestonAndy McPherson
- George RoseHarold
- James CocoUncle Harry
- Doris RobertsMrs. Traggert
- Renée TaylorSharon Hart
- William RedfieldBeckett
- Graham JarvisBo
- Jess OsunaFrank