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The Toast of New York

1937·Movie
1h 49min·NR
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History, class and money, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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The terror of Wall Street was a chump for this girl!

After the American Civil War, Jim Fisk, a former peddler and cotton smuggler, arrives in New York, along with his partners Nick and Luke, where he struggles to make his way through the treacherous world of Wall Street's financial markets.
19th-Century Wall StreetFinancial AmbitionBiographical DramaGilded Age ScamsClassic HollywoodCharming Rogue NarrativeEconomic RivalryHistorical Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Toast of New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Toast of New York legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Toast of New York worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Toast of New York rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Toast of New York?

1 h 49 min

The Toast of New York runs 1 h 49 min.

Is The Toast of New York based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was The Toast of New York a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 98% of its budget.

What language is The Toast of New York in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Toast of New York?

23ARBEBOCLCOCRDKECESFIFRGTHNIT+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Toast of New York in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Toast of New York use?

Anguished Declaration of LoveArtistic License – HistoryBelligerent Sexual TensionHypocritical HumorLovable RogueLove TriangleProtagonist Journey to VillainThe RivalRun for the BorderVery Loosely Based on a True StoryWorst News Judgment EverThis Is a Work of Fictionand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Toast of New York, including Anguished Declaration of Love, Artistic License – History, Belligerent Sexual Tension.