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The Out-of-Towners

Play trailer Poster for The Out-of-Towners PG-13 1999 1h 32m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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With the children out of the house, Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) head to New York City to embrace their cosmopolitan dreams. Henry has set up a job interview with an advertising firm, and Nancy hopes to add some spice to their marriage. But nothing goes according to plan for the couple, as they endure lost luggage, muggers, a diffident desk clerk (John Cleese) and a disastrous tour of the city that never sleeps -- and won't leave them alone!

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Critics Consensus

Solid source material and a cast of talented comedians aren't enough to make The Out-of-Towners worth hosting on a screen of any size.

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
1.5/4
The Out-of-Towners jogs doggedly on the treadmill of comedy, working up a sweat but not getting much of anywhere. Go to Full Review Sarah Caden Sunday Independent (Ireland) Apr 21
It's one thing when a comedy thinks it's funny, but quite another when it knows it's not. Truly, there is no more uncomfortable film to watch. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 11/25/2022
2.5/4
...a decent-enough endeavor that, although consistently entertaining, never quite becomes the classic that one might’ve anticipated. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/02/2022
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The film has its moments, but Martin and Hawn seem held back, imprisoned by the dumb mechanics of the Murphy’s Law scenario. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 01/28/2015
3/5
Sex talk and slapstick violence in screwball comedy remake. Go to Full Review Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews 07/14/2012
John Cleese upstages everyone as an arrogant New York hotel manager. His zany dancing in women's clothes brings back memories of those Monty Python silly walks sketches. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Joanne D @RT27437272 2d Loved it. Love steve Martin. I thought it was hilarious. I never go by critics reviews as most they don't like ive found hilarious. The critics are dull as dishwasher See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 24 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 See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 13 Funny in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $28,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Uynga U @RT32500567 07/21/2024 wow what a different feeling See more Bahad j @RT27093708 07/15/2024 This idea of ​​the filmmaker made the movie more accessible to more people. See more Daniel M @MazzaQuePasa 12/08/2023 Very average comedy with a few good moments. See more Read all reviews
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Sam Weisman

Director

Steve Martin

Henry Clark

Goldie Hawn

Nancy Clark

Mark McKinney

Greg

John Cleese

Mr. Mersault

Oliver Hudson

Alan Clark

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Synopsis With the children out of the house, Henry (Steve Martin) and Nancy Clark (Goldie Hawn) head to New York City to embrace their cosmopolitan dreams. Henry has set up a job interview with an advertising firm, and Nancy hopes to add some spice to their marriage. But nothing goes according to plan for the couple, as they endure lost luggage, muggers, a diffident desk clerk (John Cleese) and a disastrous tour of the city that never sleeps -- and won't leave them alone!
Director
Sam Weisman
Producer
David Madden, Teri Schwartz, Robert Evans, Robert W. Cort
Screenwriter
Neil Simon, Marc Lawrence
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 2, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.5M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround