Going in Style

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Going in Style

PG,

1979,

1h 36m,

Comedy

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80%

10 Reviews

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1,000+ Ratings

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74%

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Senior citizens Willie (Lee Strasberg), Al (Art Carney) and Joe (George Burns) lead lives of uninterrupted boredom until they alight upon the idea of robbing a bank together. Though none of them has a criminal record, they nevertheless find the planning of the caper an energizing and satisfying experience all around. Even more surprisingly, they pull it off -- but no sooner do they make off with the loot than their age begins to catch up with them.

Trevor Johnston

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

A trio of contrasting personalities, the veterans bring both a mischievous wit and a sense of subdued anger to a familiar comic plotline, and the film achieves a rare balance of laughter and compassion.

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

May 9, 2005

2.5/5

Though the cast is headed by three fine actors, two of whom, Mr. Burns and Mr. Carney, are also extremely funny men, it never elicits any emotional response more profound than curiosity.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Jan 1, 2000

There are laughs, but the prevalent tone is one of discreet compassion, without condescension or sanctimony.

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Apr 18, 2017

4/5

'70s comedy caper tugs at heartstrings; some swearing.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Jun 17, 2015

B

Touching and amusing comedy.

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Mar 9, 2010

3.5/5

Two things about the film are frankly remarkable, however: the richness of its imagery and George Burns' understated performance.

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George R

Aug 12, 2017

A geriatric Dog Day Afternoon, as three penniless septuagenarian flatmates decide on a whim to find some excitement robbing a bank. Because they're played by the brilliant George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg the movie is a delight: gentle, slow, poignant and funny. And beautifully directed by Midnight Run's Martin Brest.

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Hermione W

Jul 29, 2017

Pathetic! Funny not. A smile now and then while we watch the pathos of old age in an unbelievable plot

Albus M

Apr 8, 2017

GOING IN STYLE, 1979, was a classic when it first arrived and it remains a classic today, despite Hollywood's failed attempt to relaunch it with some changed script. GOING IN STYLE, 1979 is full of unexpected twists and plenty of real emotion, as felt by the three geriatrics. A great movie for all/family to enjoy as three veterans show us how acting can be accomplished.

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Draco M

Feb 12, 2017

Funny and a bit poignant story about 3 elder men bored of their monotonous lives, who decide to rob a bank. Great performances and funny moments ensue.

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Theodore G

Jun 13, 2015

The movie is funny because you see older people doing things you would not expect to see old people do like rob a bank or do things just unexpectedly. The movie has a good ending because they gave the money to people who needed it and the last robber after all his friends had died he spent the rest of his life in jail with people rather living alone.

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Martin Brest

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George Burns

Joe

Art Carney

Al

Lee Strasberg

Willie

Charles Hallahan

Pete

Pamela Payton-Wright

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Synopsis

Senior citizens Willie (Lee Strasberg), Al (Art Carney) and Joe (George Burns) lead lives of uninterrupted boredom until they alight upon the idea of robbing a bank together. Though none of them has a criminal record, they nevertheless find the planning of the caper an energizing and satisfying experience all around. Even more surprisingly, they pull it off -- but no sooner do they make off with the loot than their age begins to catch up with them.

Director: Martin Brest
Producer: Tony Bill, Fred T. Gallo
Screenwriter: Martin Brest
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1979, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 36m

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