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Used People

Play trailer Poster for Used People PG-13 Released Dec 16, 1992 1h 55m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Relatives, their problems and a secret admirer overwhelm a Jewish widow (Shirley MacLaine) in 1969 Queens, N.Y.
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David Ansen Newsweek A comedy that can make you cry, Used People is the season's most pleasant surprise. Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Steve Davis Austin Chronicle Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Used People takes forever to get off the ground, then follows a predictable course. But in the end, like the vintage accordion that Joe teaches Swee' Pea to play, it squeezes some rich sentiments out of thin air. Oct 15, 2019 Full Review Vanessa Letts The Spectator Has the feel of a film which has been created, with the help of lifestyle questionnaires... [and] for all that, the end product is chilling rather than romantic. Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Rated: 2/5 Mar 30, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Dena L Finally a movie about real people with their real issues and boring lives. Real people are indeed jealous and petty. There are a few people that can have happy situations and it's nice to see that in real life it can be hard work. There are mostly flawed people in this world. The acting was excellent. Great music. Realistic. T Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review steve d It doesn't work in any of the tones it is trying. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Very underrated film. It's worth a look. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member this is a good movie..funny Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite movies....I hope it comes out on DVD soon! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Or, "Moonstruck"-lite. Despite powerhouse cast, this is an overlong sitcom of lovable "eccentrics" writ large. Go rent "Moonstruck" instead. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Beeban Kidron

Director

Shirley MacLaine

Pearl Berman

Kathy Bates

Bibby Berman

Jessica Tandy

Freida

Marcello Mastroianni

Joe Meledandri

Marcia Gay Harden

Norma

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Movie Info

Synopsis Relatives, their problems and a secret admirer overwhelm a Jewish widow (Shirley MacLaine) in 1969 Queens, N.Y.
Director
Beeban Kidron
Producer
Peggy Rajski
Screenwriter
Todd Graff, Todd Graff
Production Co
Largo Entertainment, JVC Entertainment Networks
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.1M
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Surround
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