The Out-of-Towners

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"When they take you for an out-of-towner, they really take you."
  • G
  • 1970
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 7.0  (9,463)
  • 72

The Out-of-Towners is a 1970 comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Neil Simon. The movie stars Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis as a married couple, George and Gwen Kellerman, who travel from their small Ohio town to New York City for a job interview. This film is centered around the hilarious misadventures they encounter in the Big Apple.

George Kellerman is a mid-level manager at a small Ohio-based company. When he is informed of a job opportunity in New York City with his employer, he is thrilled. He sees the job as a chance to escape his humdrum life in Ohio and move up the corporate ladder. His wife Gwen, on the other hand, is less enthusiastic. She worries about the challenges of uprooting their lives, moving to a new city, and dealing with the chaos of New York City.

Their trip to New York, which should have been a joyous event, turns into a nightmare as everything that could go wrong, does. They arrive at Penn Station in New York City, where they are immediately lost in the busy and chaotic city. The subways have gone on strike, so they must rely on cabs to get around the city. However, every cab they get into turns out to be worse than the previous one. They face multiple challenges, from a cab driver who is more interested in his radio than driving to one who takes them on a wild ride through the wrong side of the city.

The couple's attempts to navigate through the unfamiliar city proves to be one disaster after another. They are robbed at knifepoint in Central Park and spend a night in a police precinct. They get lost and end up in a seedy hotel full of questionable characters. Their hotel room is raided in a drug bust and they get covered in flour while trying to escape the chaos.

While all this is going on, George is determined to make a good impression at his job interview. However, his attempts to look and act professional go awry when he accidentally spills soup on himself and a prospective employer. He is also left stranded in a conference room when the building's elevators break down, forcing him to crawl through air ducts to get out.

Despite all these challenges, George and Gwen's love for each other keeps them afloat. They make the best of their situation and laugh through their misfortunes. Sandy Dennis's performance as Gwen stands out in the film as her character tries to stay optimistic while grappling with the reality of their situation.

The Out-of-Towners is a lighthearted comedy that perfectly captures the chaos of New York City in the late 1960s. Jack Lemmon's portrayal of George is endearing, as he tries his best to navigate through the city despite his limited knowledge of it, while Sandy Baron provides some hilarious moments as a deranged cab driver. The movie's hilarious mishaps combined with the couple's unbreakable bond make for an entertaining film that has stood the test of time.

In summary, The Out-of-Towners is a classic comedy that tells the story of a small-town couple's misadventures in the big city. George and Gwen's unstoppable optimism in the face of adversity will make you laugh out loud, while their relatable struggles will tug at your heartstrings.

The Out-of-Towners is a 1970 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0 and a MetaScore of 72.

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  • Release Date
    1970
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (9,463)
  • Metascore
    72