The Only Living Boy in New York
Seen it?2017 | 89 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a young man learns that his overbearing father is having an affair, he tries to stop it, only to be seduced by the older woman as well.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Webb
- Callum TurnerThomas Webb
- Jeff BridgesW.F. Gerald
- Kate BeckinsaleJohanna
- Pierce BrosnanEthan Webb
- Cynthia NixonJudith Webb
- Kiersey ClemonsMimi Pastori
- Tate DonovanGeorge
- Wallace ShawnDavid
- Anh DuongBarbara
- Debi MazarAnna