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Lost in Yonkers

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3K
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Lost in Yonkers (1993)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3K
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  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writer
    • Neil Simon(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Mercedes Ruehl
    • Irene Worth
Top credits
  • Director
    • Martha Coolidge
  • Writer
    • Neil Simon(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Mercedes Ruehl
    • Irene Worth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 31User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Richard Dreyfuss in Lost in Yonkers (1993)
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    Top cast

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    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Louieas Louie
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Bellaas Bella
    Irene Worth
    Irene Worth
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Brad Stoll
    • Jayas Jay
    Mike Damus
    Mike Damus
    • Artyas Arty
    David Strathairn
    David Strathairn
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Hollywood Harryas Hollywood Harry
    • (as Robert Guy Miranda)
    Jack Laufer
    Jack Laufer
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Susan Merson
    Susan Merson
    • Gertas Gert
    Illya Haase
    Illya Haase
    • Harry's Cronyas Harry's Crony
    Calvin Stillwell
    • Gas Station Attendantas Gas Station Attendant
    Richard Hagerman
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    • (as Dick Hagerman)
    Jesse Vincent
    • Dannyas Danny
    Howard Newstate
    • Kid in Storeas Kid in Store
    Peter Gannon
    Peter Gannon
    • Copas Cop
    Lori Schubeler
    • Teresaas Teresa
    Jean Zarzour
    Jean Zarzour
    • Floas Flo
    Mary Scott Gudaitis
    • Celesteas Celeste
    • Director
      • Martha Coolidge
    • Writer
      • Neil Simon(screenplay by) (based on his play)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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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 At the Movies: 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

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The best movie of the year!
    Neil Simon finally does some serious drama in this better than best movie. Although the movie is based mainly around the two boys, I believe the moral is how one individuals power can affect the lives and dreams of everyone else.

    Although the movies ending was not a very happy one, it was nice to take a break from the routine "and they lived happily ever after" sort of ending. It's nice to have a not so nice ending in which most real life stories have.

    The movie was very well planned out and the 1940's theme was very well detailed. Although the movie was nowhere near as good as the play, I still believe it's cast deserves a high rating.
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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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