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The Out-of-Towners

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63% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
George (Jack Lemmon) has been offered a promotion that would relocate him to New York City. He flies in with his wife, Gwen (Sandy Dennis), to the city for the job interview. After their flight is redirected to Boston due to heavy fog, the couple meets with disaster. Their luggage is missing, leaving them without money, and the entire city seems to be striking. George and Gwen struggle to survive the night before George's interview, questioning whether they want to move from their small town.
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John Mahoney The Hollywood Reporter May 29, 2018
It is the closest the sound film has come to recapturing the genius of the silent movie chase comedy. Go to Full Review
Molly Haskell Village Voice Aug 31, 2012
Because Simon is dealing with a place -- and a commonplace -- rather than people, it is only too easy to see the jokes coming long before they arrive. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jun 1, 2020
3/4
...a fairly straight-forward premise that's employed to somewhat repetitive yet mostly engaging effect... Go to Full Review
Penelope Houston The Spectator Jul 12, 2018
Pained and occasionally hilarious fun. Go to Full Review
Scott Nash Three Movie Buffs Apr 10, 2016
3/4
Jack Lemmon, Sandy Dennis, and a gritty New York City make this worth watching. Go to Full Review
Beth Accomando KPBS.org Jan 17, 2008
2/5
A grumpy, occasionally funny Neil Simon film. Go to Full Review
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Feb 2, 2019 The best comedy movie ever made!
Leia S Nov 13, 2018 The most nerve-racking movie I have ever seen. Maybe because Jack Lemmon is so good an actor at portraying an angry disgruntled husband, maybe because of the endless mishaps the couple encounters, Had my stomach tied in knots which for me was not a pleasurable viewing experience, Way too realistic if intended as a comedy. See more
Aug 8, 2018 The Out-of-Towners with Jack Lemon and Sandy Denis is hilarious @ One of the funniest films, from start to finish.
George R Feb 3, 2018 Jack Lemmon is an extremely good actor which makes me wonder why he ever accepted the role in this depressing movie. It was considered a comedy, but I found nothing funny about it. It's just a series of everything that could go wrong when a couple goes on a trip to NYC - thus the title: the Out of Towners. If you enjoy watching an ill-tempered man complain to everyone about every experience he has then you'll enjoy this film. I like comedies that are funny, that lift your spirits, not one that is depressing. See more
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Arthur Hiller

Director

Jack Lemmon

George Kellerman

Sandy Dennis

Gwen Kellerman

Sandy Baron

TV Man

Anne Meara

Woman in Police Station

Ann Prentiss

Airline Stewardess

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Movie Info

Synopsis George (Jack Lemmon) has been offered a promotion that would relocate him to New York City. He flies in with his wife, Gwen (Sandy Dennis), to the city for the job interview. After their flight is redirected to Boston due to heavy fog, the couple meets with disaster. Their luggage is missing, leaving them without money, and the entire city seems to be striking. George and Gwen struggle to survive the night before George's interview, questioning whether they want to move from their small town.
Director
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Paul Nathan
Screenwriter
Neil Simon
Production Co
Jalem Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2010
Runtime
1h 37m
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