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Manhattan

1979·Movie
1h 36min·R
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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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

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Questions about Manhattan

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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.

Will Manhattan make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit and situational comedy.

Is Manhattan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Manhattan?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Manhattan good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Manhattan scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Manhattan?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

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.