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Manhattan

1979·Movie
1h 36min·R

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Manhattan fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Woody Allen's New Comedy Hit

Manhattan explores how the life of a middle-aged television writer dating a teenage girl is further complicated when he falls in love with his best friend's mistress.
Intellectual New York ComedyMelancholic Relationship DramaBlack and White CinematographyWoody AllenComplex CharactersCandid DialogueMidlife CrisisExistential AngstSophisticatedNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Manhattan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Manhattan legally?

Manhattan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Manhattan worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Manhattan rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Manhattan?

1 h 36 min

Manhattan runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Manhattan based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Manhattan?

Critics88
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Manhattan much the same way.

Was Manhattan a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$40 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Manhattan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Manhattan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Manhattan in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Manhattan use?

Dramatic StutterJews Love to ArgueMost Writers Are WritersDeliberately MonochromeFreud Was RightWriter's BlockVisit by Divorced DadThe Three Faces of EveJewish ComplainingDid Not Get the GirlGreen-Eyed MonsterThe Power of Loveand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Manhattan, including Dramatic Stutter, Jews Love to Argue, Most Writers Are Writers.