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Harry and Tonto

1974Movie1 h 55 minR

Comedy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic728.0Rotten Tomatoes88%81%

A moving, nostalgic adventure movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Harry Coombes is a retired teacher in his 70s who has lived in the Upper West Side of New York City all his life. When his building is torn down to make way for a parking garage, Harry and his beloved cat Tonto begin a journey across the United States — visiting his children, seeing a world he never seemed to have the time to see before, making new friends, and saying goodbye to old friends.

Feels like

  • Road Movie
  • Senior Citizen
  • Cross-Country Journey
  • Cat Companion
  • Family Connections
  • Nostalgic
  • Character Study
  • Bittersweet

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Paul Mazursky
Written by
Paul Mazursky, Josh Greenfeld
Produced by
Paul Mazursky
Music by
Bill Conti

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Facts

August 12, 1974 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
August 12, 1974
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$980,000
Box office
$9 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure, Whole-Plot Reference, Big Applesauce +9

  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure
  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Big Applesauce
  • Road Movie
  • The Runaway
  • Auto Erotica
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • The Bard on Board
  • Running Gag
  • Loyal Animal Companion
  • Slice of Life
  • Name and Name

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Harry and Tonto?"

Questions about Harry and Tonto

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Where can I stream Harry and Tonto?

fuboTV

In the United States, Harry and Tonto streams on fuboTV.

Is Harry and Tonto worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Harry and Tonto okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Harry and Tonto make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Harry and Tonto plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.