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The Out-of-Towners

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator Pained and occasionally hilarious fun. Jul 12, 2018 Full Review 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 Full Review Beth Accomando KPBS.org A grumpy, occasionally funny Neil Simon film. Rated: 2/5 Jan 17, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite movies ever. Jack Lemmon is such a great actor, and be pairs with Sandy Dennis perfectly in this laugh a minute comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Looking for a 90-percenter mis-rated at 60? This sleeper features two of the greatest modern comedic actors at their zenith! One of the four pillars of Simon's film career; the only one which cannot lend to the stage! The timing between Dennis and Lemmon alone make this a must watch! Ebert's review completely missed the target. The essence of the film is what 20th century American comedy is squarely built upon... PAIN! Slapstick, vaudeville and a nationwide schadenfreude experienced between the two great wars fed our insatiable appetite for the only non-medicinal remedy for emotional pain... laughter! Every true comedy on stage or in cinema still rests upon this foundation. This is a battle between New York City and two tiny, flawed and naïve protagonists. The verdict on who wins is topical, with the rampant flight from NY and other metropolises across the country. Watch to see if it still rings true! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Arthur Hiller

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Jack Lemmon

George Kellerman

Sandy Dennis

Gwen Kellerman

Sandy Baron

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Anne Meara

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Ann Prentiss

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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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