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Lost in Yonkers

  • 1993
  • PG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
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ComedyDrama

In the summer of 1942, two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother and their childlike aunt in Yonkers, New York.In the summer of 1942, two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother and their childlike aunt in Yonkers, New York.In the summer of 1942, two young boys are sent to stay with their stern grandmother and their childlike aunt in Yonkers, New York.

  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writer
    • Neil Simon
  • Stars
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Mercedes Ruehl
    • Irene Worth
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writer
      • Neil Simon
    • Stars
      • Richard Dreyfuss
      • Mercedes Ruehl
      • Irene Worth
    • 31User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl, Mike Damus, and Brad Stoll in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
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    Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl, Mike Damus, and Brad Stoll in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl, Mike Damus, and Brad Stoll in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
    Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
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    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Louie
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Bella
    Irene Worth
    Irene Worth
    • Grandma
    Brad Stoll
    • Jay
    Mike Damus
    Mike Damus
    • Arty
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Johnny
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Hollywood Harry
    • (as Robert Guy Miranda)
    Jack Laufer
    Jack Laufer
    • Eddie
    Susan Merson
    Susan Merson
    • Gert
    Illya Haase
    Illya Haase
    • Harry's Crony
    Calvin Stillwell
    • Gas Station Attendant
    Richard Hagerman
    • Truck Driver
    • (as Dick Hagerman)
    Jesse Vincent
    • Danny
    Howard Newstate
    • Kid in Store
    Peter Gannon
    Peter Gannon
    • Cop
    Lori Schubeler
    • Teresa
    Jean Zarzour
    Jean Zarzour
    • Flo
    Mary Scott Gudaitis
    • Celeste
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writer
      • Neil Simon
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie theatre that flashes "Bijou" on the vertical Marquee is, in reality, the Murphy Theatre on Main Street in Wilmington, Ohio which was one of the shooting locations for the movie. The Murphy is a fully restored 769 seat venue.
    • Goofs
      Early in the movie when Bella is crossing the street, the movie marquee in the background has the name "Bijou" in the changeable part where the movie titles would/are displayed but above, where the real name of the theater is displayed vertically, it clearly ends in the letter "Y".
    • Quotes

      Aunt Bella: You guys have to promise not to tell grandma! Jay?

      Jay: I promise.

      Aunt Bella: Arty?

      Arty: She and I have very short conversations.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Lost in Yonkers/Carnosaur/American Heart/Posse/The Story of Qiu Ju (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Now Voyager
      Written by Max Steiner

      Courtesy of Turner Entertainment Co.

    User reviews31

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    10/10
    Most Underrated Film of All-Time
    After a triumphant run on Broadway, the film adaptation of "Lost In Yonkers" was completely snubbed at all of the major film awards ceremonies. Neil Simon's classic is brilliantly written and the direction is so simple, yet very subtle. But what really makes the film work is the performances. Dreyfuss is no Kevin Spacey, but does what he can with the role. The two boys are played expertly by their respective actors. Irene Worth reprises her Tony-award winning role and I thank god for that. She is spectacular as the stern grandmother.

    But the stand-out here is Mercedes Ruehl. The woman delivers one of the most underrated performances in film history as Aunt Bella. She won a Tony, why no Oscar? Seriously, she is *that* good. Ruehl delivers such a magnificent performance as the slightly disturbed woman. She really should have two Oscars on her mantle.

    GRADE: A ACTING: A WRITING: A+ DIRECTING: B MVP: RUEHL
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    • May 11, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Prohibido querer
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Rastar Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,285,189
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,002,150
      • May 16, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,285,189
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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