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New York, New York

1977·Movie
2h 43min·PG
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

The war was over and the world was falling in love again.

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.
Musical DramaRomantic ConflictBig Band EraShow BusinessMelancholic ToneStar-Crossed LoversNostalgicComplex Characters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is New York, New York worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is New York, New York rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is New York, New York?

2 h 43 min

New York, New York runs 2 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on New York, New York?

Critics60
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see New York, New York much the same way.

Was New York, New York a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is New York, New York in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does New York, New York use?

Costume PornSlap-Slap-KissFamily Versus CareerGrief SongHypocritical HumorTime SkipAmicable ExesShout-OutHappy Ending"Double, Double" TitleThe OnerRe-Cutand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for New York, New York, including Costume Porn, Slap-Slap-Kiss, Family Versus Career.