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New York Stories

1989Movie2 h 4 minPG

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A layered comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Anthology Film
  • New York City Life
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Episodic Storytelling
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Urban Romance
  • Pop Culture Commentary
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Absurdist Humor

Cast

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Facts

March 10, 1989 · 2 h 4 min · PG

Released
March 10, 1989
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Shipper on Deck, Muse Abuse, Shiksa Goddess +9

  • Shipper on Deck
  • Muse Abuse
  • Shiksa Goddess
  • Arbitrary Skepticism
  • Magic Realism
  • My Beloved Smother
  • Technical Euphemism
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Big Applesauce
  • Uncle Pennybags
  • Kent Brockman News
  • Jewish Mother

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream New York Stories?"

Questions about New York Stories

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream New York Stories?

In the United States, New York Stories is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is New York Stories worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is New York Stories okay for kids?

PGSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will New York Stories make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Is New York Stories good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was New York Stories a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.