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Analyze This

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When doctors tell a mob boss (Robert De Niro) that he is suffering from anxiety attacks, he seeks the help of Ben, a therapist (Billy Crystal), who is manipulated into treating him, with hysterical results. Just as Ben and his fiancée (Lisa Kudrow) are about to wed, they are faced with a mobster who won't take no for an answer.
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Analyze This is a satisfying comedy with great performances by De Niro and Crystal.

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David Hunter The Hollywood Reporter Analyze This has multiple personalities and hits the audience with a few fresh jokes but far too many 1970s mafia movie cliches. Mar 5, 2020 Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal Apart from some quick, deft strokes every now and then, the director's comic style is as broad as the movie is shallow. Apr 4, 2018 Full Review Andrew Sarris Observer [De Niro and Crystal] would seem to be perfectly cast as this oddest of odd couples, but something has gone wrong with the comic chemistry. Apr 27, 2007 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins De Niro and Crystal make an effective comedy team, but overall the film misses its mark on more than one occasion. Rated: 6/10 Sep 9, 2020 Full Review CSM Staff Christian Science Monitor The screenplay offers some hearty laughs if you can stand bursts of violence and language as foul as a Mafioso's business agenda. Rated: 3/4 Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Bill Gallo New Times Suffice to say that the real pleasures of Analyze This lie in the easy confidence with which De Niro savages himself. Mar 21, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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DennisFeinsteinCEO This is a classic now. The writing, the dialogue, the jokes,; everything is just great. The sequel is just as good. A must watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Theo E A Haiku Review: Trying to analyze Why it is so funny when Robert DeNiro cries Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Ellie P Analyse This has become my go-to for laughs and general enjoyment. Personally, I can't fault it, to a point because of my admiration for Harold Ramis. Could the story have been better? Of course! But what we got is perfect the way it is. Even in 2025 the movie works. Just enjoy! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/25/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Dave L Very entertaining and enjoyable Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Michael H I’ve seen professional critics lambast this for its use of mafia movie tropes, and claim it as unoriginal in that regard. This is to completely miss the point of this movie. Every cliche is completely self aware. Every mafia cartoon character is so gloriously overstated, the overbearing Jewish father, the mildly corrupt FBI, it’s all a feast of overt obviousness. The real power of the film, is the deft comic hand of director, Harold Ramis, and the precision with which he wields it. He maintains the silliness perfectly, the comic level and timing of the film is kept in check right throughout. The actual serious moments, still played with a hackneyed flair by the supremely talented two leads, is used as a surgically placed delicacy throughout. The perfectly replicated homage scenes to Godfather, were a perfectly produced nod to the nostalgia that was woven through this movie. They’re not cliches, they’re lovingly restored moments that show the nostalgia and love for the genre of these filmmakers and the cast. This is a comedy, and the comedy in it is always good and at times, elevated to greatness. If you haven’t seen it, or haven’t seen it in a while. Find it and watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Harold Ramis

Director

Robert De Niro

Boss Paul Vitti

Billy Crystal

Dr. Ben Sobel

Lisa Kudrow

Laura MacNamara

Joe Viterelli

Jelly

Chazz Palminteri

Boss Primo Sidone

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Paul Vitti (ROBERT DE NIRO) and Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL). Sindone (CHAZZ PALMINTERI) and Moony (TONY VARROW). Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL) and Laura MacNamara (LISA KUDROW). Paul Vitti (ROBERT DE NIRO), Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL) and Laura MacNamara (LISA KUDROW). Paul Vitti (ROBERT DE NIRO) and Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL). Paul Vitti (ROBERT DE NIRO) and Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL). LISA KUDROW as Laura MacNamara. BILLY CRYSTAL as Dr. Ben Sobol. ROBERT DE NIRO as Paul Vitti. Paul Vitti (ROBERT DE NIRO) and Dr. Ben Sobol (BILLY CRYSTAL). View more photos

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Synopsis When doctors tell a mob boss (Robert De Niro) that he is suffering from anxiety attacks, he seeks the help of Ben, a therapist (Billy Crystal), who is manipulated into treating him, with hysterical results. Just as Ben and his fiancée (Lisa Kudrow) are about to wed, they are faced with a mobster who won't take no for an answer.
Director
Harold Ramis
Producer
Jane Rosenthal, Paula Weinstein
Screenwriter
Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan, Peter Tolan, Harold Ramis, Kenneth Lonergan
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Spring Creek Productions, Tribeca Productions, Face Productions, Baltimore Pictures, NPV Entertainment, Village Roadshow Prod.
Rating
R (Scene of Sexuality|Language|Some Violence)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 5, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$106.8M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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