City Slickers

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City Slickers

PG-13

1991

1h 52m

Comedy

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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)

Dec 14

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.

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

04/25/2023

Between gentle one-liners and bucketloads of schmaltzy sentiment, the director Ron Underwood captures some of the rugged beauty of the American southwest.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

08/11/2020

A diverting if bumpy ride...

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

01/20/2023

The guffaw melts into sobs and what could have been a naughty comedy has been diluted into an emotive eulogy. [Full review in Spanish]

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

09/11/2020

8/10

Billy Crystal displays his typical brand of humor, fittingly embodying a role written for him, while Palance's gravelly-voiced persona is unforgettable.

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

08/11/2020

4/5

An engaging, expertly played piece, which gently pokes fun at both midlife crises and the Wild West.

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thiago s

5d

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

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Dave C

Nov 26

See kids, he just said 'heelllloo'! It's corny, it feels dumb, and it's brilliant as a result! Kindhearted, easy going comedy

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Dominic B

Oct 6

Spot Jake Gyllenhaal @ 11yo ;-)

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Frans B

Aug 2

Great fun to watch. Kid friendly and very entertaining. Just good old fashioned innocent fun. Sometimes silly, hilarious and witty wisecracks. Colorful characters and interesting story. Whole cast really excels in character. Great cinematography and nicely brought to screen. Memorable and highly recommended

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 3

Funny in 1 hour and 52 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $119,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Roberto T

Mar 26

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.

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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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