The Out-of-Towners

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The Out-of-Towners

G

1970

1h 37m

Comedy

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2,500+ Ratings

George (Jack Lemmon) has been offered a promotion that would relocate him to New York City. He flies in with his wife, Gwen (Sandy Dennis), to the city for the job interview. After their flight is redirected to Boston due to heavy fog, the couple meets with disaster. Their luggage is missing, leaving them without money, and the entire city seems to be striking. George and Gwen struggle to survive the night before George's interview, questioning whether they want to move from their small town.

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John Mahoney

The Hollywood Reporter

It is the closest the sound film has come to recapturing the genius of the silent movie chase comedy.

May 29, 2018

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Molly Haskell

Village Voice

Because Simon is dealing with a place -- and a commonplace -- rather than people, it is only too easy to see the jokes coming long before they arrive.

Aug 31, 2012

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a fairly straight-forward premise that's employed to somewhat repetitive yet mostly engaging effect...

Rated: 3/4

Jun 1, 2020

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Penelope Houston

The Spectator

Pained and occasionally hilarious fun.

Jul 12, 2018

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Scott Nash

Three Movie Buffs

Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis, and a gritty New York City make this worth watching.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 10, 2016

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Beth Accomando

KPBS.org

A grumpy, occasionally funny Neil Simon film.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 17, 2008

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Sean O

George's character is an insufferable wanker of a husband and Gwen is the most wonderful longsuffering wife imaginable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Audience Member

I tried watching this years ago when it was shown on TV. First off, Jack Lemmon stinks up everything he's in. There was nothing humorous about any of the incidents; it was just sad.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Stephen C

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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C.C. R

A classic. Saw this at the Drive in theater when it came out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/22

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robert p

It may be old and dated but this was life on earth where you could still smoke in airplanes. Two thumbs up for Sandy Dennis and her co-star!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Hilarious.. Jack Lemon at his best. do not make um like this anymore. right up there with plane trains and automobiles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

George (Jack Lemmon) has been offered a promotion that would relocate him to New York City. He flies in with his wife, Gwen (Sandy Dennis), to the city for the job interview. After their flight is redirected to Boston due to heavy fog, the couple meets with disaster. Their luggage is missing, leaving them without money, and the entire city seems to be striking. George and Gwen struggle to survive the night before George's interview, questioning whether they want to move from their small town.

Director: Arthur Hiller
Producer: Paul Nathan
Screenwriter: Neil Simon
Production Co: Jalem Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010
Runtime: 1h 37m

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