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The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners

The Out-of-Towners

April 2, 1999
1h 30m
Comedy
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.

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Details

Director
Sam Weisman
Cast
Steve Martin, Goldie Hawn, John Cleese, Mark McKinney, Jessica Cauffiel, Charlie Dell, Tom Riis Farrell, Cynthia Nixon, Josh Mostel, Anne Haney
Release Date
April 2, 1999
Production
Paramount Pictures, Cherry Alley Productions, Cort/Madden Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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