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New York Stories

1989·Movie
2h 4min·PG
68
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

One city. Three stories tall.

Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a tormented painter channels heartbreak into his art. In "Life Without Zoë" (Francis Ford Coppola), a precocious 12-year-old navigates privilege and loneliness in a Manhattan hotel. And in "Oedipus Wrecks" (Woody Allen), a man’s domineering mother literally becomes a looming presence over New York.
Anthology FilmNew York City LifeStar-Studded CastEpisodic StorytellingShowbiz SatireUrban RomancePop Culture CommentaryRelationship DynamicsAbsurdist Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about New York Stories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream New York Stories legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is New York Stories worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is New York Stories rated?

PGSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is New York Stories?

2 h 4 min

New York Stories runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on New York Stories?

Critics77
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate New York Stories higher (77) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was New York Stories a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$11 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What language is New York Stories in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch New York Stories?

30ARAUBEBOBRCACLCOCRDOECESFRGB+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for New York Stories in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does New York Stories use?

Shipper on DeckMuse AbuseShiksa GoddessArbitrary SkepticismMagic RealismMy Beloved SmotherTechnical EuphemismDeadpan SnarkerBig ApplesauceUncle PennybagsKent Brockman NewsJewish Motherand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for New York Stories, including Shipper on Deck, Muse Abuse, Shiksa Goddess.