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City Slickers

Play trailer Poster for City Slickers PG-13 Released Jun 7, 1991 1h 52m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Every year, three friends take a vacation away from their wives. This year, henpecked Phil (Daniel Stern), newly married Ed (Bruno Kirby), and Mitch (Billy Crystal) -- terrified of his midlife crisis -- decide to reignite their masculinity by taking a supervised cattle drive across the Southwest. Under the supervision of gruff cowboy Curly (Jack Palance), the men set out on a journey that turns unexpectedly dangerous. The three men bond along the way to conquering their fear of aging.
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With a supremely talented cast and just enough midlife drama to add weight to its wildly silly overtones, City Slickers uses universal themes to earn big laughs.

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Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) The film's rot sets in when the meaning of life appears on the horizon and all is lost by the time that Crystal helps to birth Norman, a baby calf. Dec 14, 2024 Full Review James Jackson The Times (UK) Between gentle one-liners and bucketloads of schmaltzy sentiment, the director Ron Underwood captures some of the rugged beauty of the American southwest. Apr 25, 2023 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader A diverting if bumpy ride... Aug 11, 2020 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) The guffaw melts into sobs and what could have been a naughty comedy has been diluted into an emotive eulogy. [Full review in Spanish] Jan 20, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Billy Crystal displays his typical brand of humor, fittingly embodying a role written for him, while Palance's gravelly-voiced persona is unforgettable. Rated: 8/10 Sep 11, 2020 Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times An engaging, expertly played piece, which gently pokes fun at both midlife crises and the Wild West. Rated: 4/5 Aug 11, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $119,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Roberto T This was really very good, even if, for me, it reflects a bygone aspect of my culture. But it is very funny, and easy to get into. Worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Igor S Like many of Billy Crystal's movies, it's not your typical comedy and definitely not for everyone. Many people may find it "dry" or lacking the energy of modern comedies... But i enjoyed this movie. It's not the best comedy in the world, but it has some nice aspects and it's a great change of pace, from your typical comedies. Like many of Billy Cristal's movies, it has a childlike charm to it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Cees T Idiots almost wasted that beef on lower lifeforms. 5/10 - Bad. Don't cross a river while it's raining and watch Stand By Me instead. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Joel H I don't know if there's a better mid-life crisis movie than City Slickers. And while I watched it a lot as a kid, this film hits a little differently as a middle-aged adult. It wrangles just the right mix of humor and sentimentality. This could have been a goofy, over-the-top comedy about three idiots in the middle of a cattle drive, but instead it has a heart that keeps its boots firmly on the ground. Crystal hits a home run in the lead role, and Jack Palance is menacingly warm as the ever-memorable cowboy Curly. It makes me smile to see that City Slickers still holds up after all these years. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Gareth v A decent enough comedy whose strength lies in the performances of it's leads (Crystal, Kirby, Palance & Stern) as well as some excellent cinematography. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ron Underwood

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Billy Crystal

Mitch Robbins

Daniel Stern

Phil Berquist

Bruno Kirby

Ed Furillo

Patricia Wettig

Barbara Robbins

Helen Slater

Bonnie Rayburn

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Synopsis Every year, three friends take a vacation away from their wives. This year, henpecked Phil (Daniel Stern), newly married Ed (Bruno Kirby), and Mitch (Billy Crystal) -- terrified of his midlife crisis -- decide to reignite their masculinity by taking a supervised cattle drive across the Southwest. Under the supervision of gruff cowboy Curly (Jack Palance), the men set out on a journey that turns unexpectedly dangerous. The three men bond along the way to conquering their fear of aging.
Director
Ron Underwood
Producer
Irby Smith
Screenwriter
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Castle Rock Entertainment, Face Productions, Sultan Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 7, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$119.8M
Runtime
1h 52m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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