Coupe de Ville

PG-13

Released Mar 9, 1990

1 hr. 39 min.

Comedy

Drama

List

25%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

1,000+ Ratings

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Three brothers -- Marvin (Daniel Stern), Bobby (Patrick Dempsey) and Buddy (Arye Gross) -- are asked by their father, Fred (Alan Arkin), to drive a 1954 Cadillac from Michigan to Florida in time for their mother's 50th birthday. The brothers haven't seen each other for years, and being cooped up in an old car for hours prompts endless squabbling. The topics range from choosing a radio station to serious grudges as the brothers try to survive the drive and maybe even bond in the process.

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Cory G

I picked this movie up at a thrift shop for 25 cents on video cassette. I had never heard of it and critic reviews versus the audience reviews were polarizing I had to see for myself who was right? The critics or the audience reviews? I'm 5/5 on this movie. I thought it was a great period film and if you have siblings it's a great film that you can bond over the differing sibling dynamics but all come together as family in the end. I loved Daniel Stern in a serious roll, I usually think of him in Home Alone, but he's a good serious actor; this film harkened back to his roll in the Barry Levinson film Diner from the early 80s to me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Dan H

If you grew up with siblings (especially brothers) and/or lost a parent when you were young, this film is a must see. Sentimental? Definitely, but who cares?!! Great little known film, decent soundtrack (apart from the awful Louue Louie House Mix!). I love this film!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/29/22

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Audience Member

This movie is a gem. It's a bit predictable, but for me it hits a sweet spot of nostalgia.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Excellent acting. Surprisingly funny with a great soundtrack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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william s

Predictable fare with it's heart in the right place.I'm a sucker for coming of age movies and throw in a road trip,well this movie had me at hello.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A fun road trip movie. (I liked the car better than the movie) lol

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Joe Roth

Director

Patrick Dempsey

Robert "Bobby" Libner

Arye Gross

Buddy Libner

Daniel Stern

Marvin Libner

Annabeth Gish

Tammy

Rita Taggart

Betty Libner

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Rated: C-

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

There is something deadening about the kind of formula picture where you know with absolute certainty what is going to happen, and how, and why.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C-

Mar 9, 1990

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

While the journey is long, the film never runs out of emotional gasoline. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 1, 2022

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...mostly affable (yet entirely forgettable)...

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 15, 2022

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 1/5

Jun 11, 2005

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Synopsis

Three brothers -- Marvin (Daniel Stern), Bobby (Patrick Dempsey) and Buddy (Arye Gross) -- are asked by their father, Fred (Alan Arkin), to drive a 1954 Cadillac from Michigan to Florida in time for their mother's 50th birthday. The brothers haven't seen each other for years, and being cooped up in an old car for hours prompts endless squabbling. The topics range from choosing a radio station to serious grudges as the brothers try to survive the drive and maybe even bond in the process.

Director: Joe Roth
Screenwriter: Mike Binder
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Morgan Creek Entertainment, St. Petersburg Clearwater Film Commission
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 9, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 2, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $592.1K
Sound Mix: Surround